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Deer resistant plants: 17 shrubs, perennials and annuals

If deer are prevalent in your area, then deer resistant plants are an essential addition to your garden. While deer are shy animals, when hungry they will often stray into gardens and eat prized plants – putting a huge dent in your backyard ideas. ‘One thing to keep in mind is that if the deer are hungry, they will eat just …

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Gardening: Avoid mistakes when choosing shrubs for landscaping

Curved bed and appropriately sized shrubs make a nice landscape. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram Sitting in the host’s seat of three Q&A gardening talk shows for almost 45 years, I’ve taken a lot of questions relating to shrubs. They sort into categories, and proper choice of the best shrubs for various needs is one of the most critical. …

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