As cute as the Bambi lookalike in your backyard may be, deer have the potential to cause problems for homeowners. Not only do they make a continual feast out of your greenery, but they can also spread ticks if they get too close to any of the residents on the property. Here is a guide to keeping these animals away, using everything from new hardscape to natural deterrents.

A Guide for Keeping Deer Away

1. Add Fencing

One of the most effective ways of preventing deer from entering your property by is by adding in some high fencing. By creating this hardscape barrier about eight feet high, you can ensure that the animals will neither be able to walk or leap onto your property. While eight feet may seem high, if it is any lower, the deer may be tempted to jump and hurt themselves in the process. Effective deterrence should not inflict any pain on an animal.

2. Grow Smart

By learning a bit about the deer diet, you can plant some species that they dislike while moving on from any shrubs or flowers that they love. While this approach needs to be supplemented by other methods, it is still an effective measure in a comprehensive determent plan. Deer love tulips, roses, and chrysanthemums, while they dislike plants that have a strong smell — such as chives and sage.

3. Mark the Boundaries

There are subtler methods of marking the boundaries of your property without relying on your hardscape. If you have a dog, you can make a habit of walking him or her in your backyard and letting them urinate there. The smell will serve as a warning to any deer that may come by that it may face a threat if it comes too close. Another related option is to spray plants on the periphery with pepper spray since they don’t enjoy that odor either.

When residents in Brookfield, CT, notice deer on their property, they know they can rely on A to Z Property Maintenance to keep them at bay. With over three decades of experience in the area, the professionals can repel the animals by using hardscape and landscape design as well as organic methods. As part of the Connecticut Grounds Keepers Association, Professional Landcare Network, and other institutions, you can trust them to work effectively and humanely. To begin a conversation about your deer problem, just call (203) 775-9174 or send a message through the company’s website.