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Deer
Deer are the largest single pest here in Cambria
California. Deer are very damaging to gardens in both the suburban and rural
areas. Deer feed on many type of vegetables and flowers and almost seem to
change their diet from season to season. They may eat the tender bark of trees,
the new growth of shrubs and even the twigs of shrubs and trees. In some cases
deer will eat the entire plant, but it is more common for them to eat the newer
growth. Male deer will destroy young trees by rubbing antlers on the trunk,
redwood trees are particularly vulnerable to this.
Suggested solution
There are a number of solutions for deer problems. There are
several chemical treatments and deer repellents that can be sprayed on areas and
plants. There are also several "home grown" remedies that may or may not work.
Some of these home grown remedies include hanging small sacks of blood meal or
human hair around trees, another method is to use perforated cans of mothballs
hung from trees.
Here at Cambria Nursery, to keep deer away from the display
gardens we use some of the chemical
treatments and rely heavily on deer fences. Our landscaping company have built
and installed deer fences around the nursery and display gardens. Our expert gardeners are also aware of what plants deer like
to eat and
plant accordingly.
How to prevent Deer
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Fences are without doubt the best way to keep deer out. They
should be at least 5 to 6 feet high and enclose the entire area, although in
some areas 8 feet high deer fences are recommended. Wire mesh is the
most common choice for deer fences and the wire should be stretched tight. It
should also be tight to the ground, to discourage deer from attempting to get
under the fence. If the ground is uneven then secure the mesh to the ground to
stop the deer lifting the fence and crawling under. Deer have also been known to
crawl under shrubs, so it is important to make sure that the shrubs are within
the deer fences. Don't expect the shrub to act as a fence.
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If it is not possible for you to erect a perimeter fence,
then deer fences or deer cages around individual trees, shrubs or even beds should be
considered. These again will need to be at least 6 feet high and will need to be a sturdy
construction.
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Young trees can be protected by positioning four pine poles
equi-spaced around the tree, approximately 18" away from the trunk. These poles
act as a barrier between the deer and the trunk and stop the deer getting close
enough to rub its antlers on the tree trunk.
Products we sell at Cambria Nursery & Florist to control Deer
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Liquid fence
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Coyote Urine
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Get away
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Tree stakes
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Cambria Nursery and Florist
