One of the truisms of gardening in deer country – especially heading into the prime winter deer-damage season – is that there’s no such thing as a “deer-proof” plant. These furry eating machines will ...

So, you've planted a beautiful garden and the local deer saw it as their next feast. Now what? Nothing is more frustrating than seeing your carefully planted flowers and shrubs fall victim to hungry ...

Q: I have a garden in northern York County that's shaded and that's also home to a few groups of nearby deer. I am tired of spraying deer repellents, hence my plea. Could you give me a list of ...

Plant small trees, shrubs, and native shade perennials to create layers of understory vegetation, promoting layered growth. Start by researching your local native and invasive species. I’ll share some ...

My recent column on hellebores sparked emails from two readers. The first was from Chris, from East Goshen Township, who wrote, “Do you have other recommendations for deer-proof perennials that show ...

Season-long color for the shade is hard to come by, yet one plant can deliver even in dark areas of the yard. Astilbe - or False goat's beard - gives you that much-needed color for shade, along with ...