Growing up on the Jersey Shore, I only recall seeing deer when driving on roads farther west, with large swaths of open land. Now, in my small suburban town, the animals are everywhere. I’ll often find a whole family in my front yard, munching on my beautiful rose bushes. And though this is frustrating, I’m an animal lover and strictly against hunting of any kind. So, when I learned that adding deer-resistant plants to my yard could naturally keep them away, I was all for it.

“Deer are often attracted to yards due to the availability of food, especially during times when natural forage is scarce,” says Bryan Clayton, CEO of GreenPal, noting that they primarily feed on plants. With that in mind, keep reading to hear from Clayton and other experts about the best deer-repellent plants.

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