Bambi is adorable. Until she starts chewing on your roses or chowing down on your azaleas. The truth is that as suburbia has spread, deer have to go somewhere. And that could be your garden.
If you appreciate deer but want to have some greenery to enjoy, you can try planting deer-resistant shrubs. We’ve rounded up a few of the best types to plant and have a few tips for living peacefully with your neighborhood deer (see those at the very bottom of this story), with advice from our expert, Michael Mengak, PhD, professor and wildlife specialist at Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources at the University of Georgia.