Here on Vancouver Island, deer within new home developments like Trumpeter Pointe on Quamichan Lake creates a challenge to homeowners. You may come home to find deer in your yard as they have adapted to browse areas in urban and residential environments. New fertilized lawns, flowers and shrubs provide them a great source of nutrition.
A popular hedging material is Arborvitae (Thuja plicata). The “Green Giant” variety can reach 20 to 30 feet, and can withstand yearly trimming to the desired height. Alternatively, choosing the dwarf variety will keep it in scale for your yard.
Italian Buckthorn (Rhamus alaternus) is another good choice for hedging. Fast-growing, evergreen and tolerant of pruning, Buckthorn’s narrow form is
Another favorite, although slow growing, is Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens). Readily available in most nurseries, it is an excellent choice for a formal garden. Depending on the variety, it can grow 3 to 20 feet tall, and withstands pruning to retain its shape.
There are several internet sites that offer lists of flowers, ornamental plants, trees and shrubs that are good for your area.
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