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2. Plant this/not that shade perennials
A. Ferns are shade loving perennials that come in many shades of green (like hostas)
B. Coral Bells are another shade loving perennial that come in a wide variety of colors and still offer the rounded leaf shape.
C. Hostas. Hostas are deer candy. They love munching the green leaves from sprout to fully grown.
3.Plant this/not that annual flowersA. Zinnia. Zinnias come in a wide variety of colors and can tolerate sun or shade.
B. Snapdragons. Another annual that comes in a wide variety of colors but won’t end up Bambi snacks!
C. Impatients. This favorite annual is also unfortunately a deer favorite.
4. Humor Post
5. Plant this/not that Bushes
A. Japanese Yew. These evergreens come in a ground cover or upright variety and deer do not enjoy their soft needles
B. Arrow Junipers. These evergreens offer a striking blue foliage that are excellent as a screening bush.
C. Arborvitae. Don’t plant them, they don’t stand a chance against deer.
6. Plant this/not that flowering trees
A. Kousa Dogwood. This flowering tree features gorgeous pink or white blooms in early fall.
B. Crape Myrtle. This striking tree comes in a variety of colors and blooms from mid summer to early fall.
C. Cherry tree. These trees might as well be a deer candy store, especially young trees.
7. Humor Post