Landscaping (York: house, shops, gardening)

[bldginpa]

My question is a bit premature, since my house hasn't even been built yet, but I'll put it out there anyway. What kind of advice could anyone give me regarding landscaping options. I love gardening, but do not want to invest hard-earned money just to feed the deer population. I love going for the cheap at Home Depot or Lowes and patiently wait for shrubs to grow. Thanks for any and all advice!

[geoffs]

Here's a couple of web sites I go to;

http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/cgi-l....x=11&name.y=4

http://michiganbulb.com/search.asp?ss=deer&x=9&y=11

I did a google search for plants or bushes and "Deer resistant"

http://www.google.com/search?as_q=pl...s=&safe=images

[bldginpa]

Thank you geoffs,
I'll be sure to check these sites out.

[digitalwoodshop]

Spruce Trees are something the deer don't normally eat. The new Buck's will shine it's horns on a spruce tree from time to time. Usually the same tree over and over.

If you need to block a neighbor Spruce would be a way to go. They do make stuff to keep the deer away from your plants but for the most part they will eat it anyway.

Everything must eat..... You will see everything from mice, skunks, raccoon, beaver, rabbits, squirrels, ground hogs and deer munching on your landscape.

Wire enclosures work to give you a landscape feel without going broke replacing it every year.

Here are piuctures of Spruce Trees.

Have Fun,

AL

[mams1559]

I second digitalwoodshops idea for spruce trees. I have an acre and we lined the rear of our property with spruce on all three sides..and no deer problems. Along the side we have lilac bushes .. some rabbit food, but not enough to damage or be noticable, unless you know where to look. Another popular plant are rhodadendrums (sp?) <-- probably butchered that!! They are very nice when in bloom. They have pink, white and I think I've even seen blue flowers. However, they do attract the bees!!

[bldginpa]

I'll be sure to give these recommendations a try. Funny thing about rhododendrums....could never get mine to bloom in New York. I guess it wasn't happy where I planted it. I love blue spruce trees and lilacs...no problem there. Thanks for all the suggestions.