Episode Details

Travis McDonald from Davey's South Minneapolis office shares advice on protecting your trees and plants from deer and animal damage, such as physical barriers, repellents and deer and animal resistant plants.

In this episode we cover:

• How Travis started his job (0:51)
• Deer guidance (4:10)
  • First step to keep deer away (4:56)
  • Physical barriers (5:48) (13:18)
  • Repellent (7:28)
  • Deer resistant plants (11:32)
  • Deer damage by area (12:38)
• Investing in your trees and plants (15:03)

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To learn more about protecting your trees and plants from deer, read our blog, Managing Deer Browsing on your Property.
To learn more about keeping deer from rubbing their antlers on your trees, read our blog, Keep Deer from Rubbing Antlers on Trees and Fix Damaged Trees.
To learn more about trees that deer most likely won't damage, read our blog, Fast Growing Trees that Deer Likely Won't Damage.
To learn more about protecting trees and plants from rabbits, read our blog, How to Protect Small Trees and Shrubs from Rabbits.

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