Which Trees to Protect from Deer. Smooth-barked trees are the most prone to bark damage from male deer rubbing the felt off their developing antlers during the fall breeding season or rut.

Since deer territories include many home gardens with young trees, your trees are at risk of further damage this fall. The rubbing can shred the tree’s bark from 1 foot above the ground to a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Tubex tree tube Q • I planted a new tree this fall, and a deer made a big wound in the bark. What can I do to help it? A ...

Deer can reach browsing heights of 6 to 8 feet. Electric fences are aesthetically less noticeable and cheaper than more substantial fences as they don’t require heavy-duty fence posts.

As deer become more active, they could be doing damage to trees and flowers in your garden. Carrie Engel from Valley View Farms has advice and products to protect your plants.

Ash trees are fighting back against a disease that has ravaged the British countryside, new scientific evidence shows. When ...

3. Insulate roots from temperature extremes. Some trees and shrubs are especially sensitive to cold and fluctuating soil temperatures during the winter and need extra protection at the soil level.

Learn how to control live oak sprouts, handle acorn crops, and protect young shade trees from mower and deer damage. San Antonio Express-News Hearst Newspapers Logo. Skip to main content.