Deer often no friend to gardens TRACY HODGEAnyone who lives in a
rural area in Florida can tell you about the feeding habits of
deer. Published: December 19, 2012 Published: December 19, 2012
While these animals are lovely to look at, they can quickly
become a nuisance when they are feeding on your plants and
flowers. Many have suffered damage from deer browsing. As homes
continue to be built in rural areas, the native habitat of deer
and other wildlife animals are in jeopardy. This means we may
see a lot more damage to our yards and gardens in the coming
years. Deer are opportunistic feeders and will eat just about
anything if they are hungry enough. There are no plants that are
considered safe from deer feeding, but there are some they do
not like as well as others. If you live in an area where deer
are browsing around, it is best to landscape with plants that
are not favorite foods. To avoid damage, the owners of K&K
Nursery advise homeowners to stay away from black cherry,
crabapple, pear, Flatwoods plum