I had some minor damage from buck rubs to the trunks of a couple of my new maple trees last fall. Should I be worried about this happening again? What can I do to protect my trees? Male deer can cause ...
In fall or winter, homeowners often discover young trees whose thin bark has been damaged by deer rub. Some trees may have patches where bark hangs in shreds, exposing the underlying wood; in others, ...
Last year a deer rubbed against our young tree. It stripped off the bark and the tree died. Can I wrap burlap around the trunk of our other trees to protect them? We are approaching fall breeding ...
Most of us enjoy seeing wildlife on our property, until they cause damage to our trees and shrubs. White-tailed deer can cause extensive damage to woody plants in the fall and winter from antler ...
The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
This undated photo shows a young tree protected for winter in New Paltz, N.Y. This“well-dressed” tree is decked out to protect it from winter’s woes of hungry animals, fluctuating temperatures, and ...
If you've followed along with Gandy's Garden in the past, you know Jim Gandy spent a lot of time creating barriers to keep deer from the garden. Deer are abundant around News 19 day and night, and ...