BC Deer Resistant Plants
Without doubt, grazing deer is of major concern for gardeners in BC. Vegetable gardens should be protected with sturdy 6 foot fences. Other garden areas, though, can be planted with a variety of flowers and herbs that either repel deer or produce odours or chemicals that offend their palates. Below are 4 comprehensive documents that list most of deer resistant plants of BC, none of which is exhaustive, nor guarantees — subject to approval by today’s discerning deer.
| Deer Resistant Plants (PDF) Master Gardeners BC 2024 Deer Resistant Plants (PDF) Deer Resistant Plant List (PDF) Deer Resistant Plants (PDF) |
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| Guide to Weeds in BC |
| Field Guide to Noxious Weeds BC |
Home and Garden Pest Management Guide for British Columbia
The Home and Garden Pest Management Guide provides information on identification and management of pests, diseases and weeds in the home and garden, with emphasis on pest prevention and Integrated Pest Management. Includes information on over 400 common pests and diseases of fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and lawns, and how to manage them.
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