Is anything really deer-proof? The truth is, when deer are hungry, especially in spring and fall, they will eat just about anything. They crave nutrition — and moisture-rich plants —getting up to ...

As winter approaches, get your trees and shrubs protected before it’s too cold. Wrap those trunks with tree wrap to protect ...

It takes a lot of time, effort, and money into making your backyard beautiful, so it’s understandably devastating when deer eat your plants, flowers, and trees. While deer may nibble on anything in ...

Plant trees and shrubs at least 6 to 8 weeks before the expected first fall frost. Water new trees and shrubs regularly and ...

Ever wonder what the Nez Perce, creators of the appaloosa horse breed, fed their horses during winter? When the grasses are gone and leaves have fallen there’s one American tree that could be relied ...

September has been a great month for doing many things thanks to nice weather. Those include gardening, farming, sports, hiking, traveling, and of course, birding. We all know how the weather can drop ...

While the weather is still mild enough to work outside, think about the hard times ahead — for animals. In winter, when the supply of fresh grass and leaves is gone, animals turn to bark, twigs and ...

This young fawn had its fill of edible eats from the garden and is waiting for its mom to finish eating. (Rick Wetherbee) There's no denying the adorable factor that deer possess. However, the damage ...

Dear Master Gardener: All my hostas were eaten by deer this year. Are there plants I can add among them that will repel deer? Besides physical or chemical barriers, are there plants that act as deer ...

Iowa State University, Linn County Extension Master Gardener Intern, Jane Schildroth, provided the following tips: With the excitement of the growing season winding down, you may be tempted to think ...

Help your shrubs survive the winter with these tips on how to protect them from damage due to harsh weather and hungry critters. Shrubs are garden workhorses, providing visual structure, colorful ...

GRAND HAVEN -- With the help of Eagle Scouts, three 10-foot-tall enclosures will be built to help officials understand the effect urban deer are having on plants like the flowering Trillium. Assistant ...