While ornamental and edible gardens are prime targets, deer can also do major damage to trees. Knowing how to protect trees from deer and when to do so is critical if your local herd likes to stop by ...

The worst threat to young trees and shrubs in winter isn’t cold or snow. “It’s bunnies and Bambi,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

Preventing deer injury to plants is a definite challenge. Advice always starts with “Plant species less desirable to deer.” Sounds easy, but there is rarely a reliable deer-proof, plant list. What ...