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Q: Are there really plants, trees or shrubs that deer really won’t like?
A: Below are some listings of plants that are rarely damaged. If you or a group are interested in hearing more on this subject, the Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau have a wonderful program that we can share with any group or organization.
Trees: Blue Spruce and Russian Olive, Smoketree, Tree of Heaven
Shrubs: Barberry, Boxwood, Redosier Dogwood, Mahonia, Yew, Russian Olive, Rose of Sharon, European Privet, Vanhoutte Spirea
Annuals, Perennials and Bulbs: Yarrow, Ageratum, Columbine, Snapdragon, Lily of the Valley, Purple Cornflower, Lavender, Sweet Alyssum, Daffodil, Russian Sage, Marigold, Lamb's Ears, Thyme, and Yucca.
Q: Any special jobs I can do outside when it is nice?
A: As a matter of fact there is.
n When the ground is frozen you shouldn’t walk on it any more than necessary.
n Spots where you have an excess of leaves, go ahead and pick them up, also walk around and pick up any sticks that have fallen on your lawn. If you have fallen fruits also pick them up.
n If there is an abundance of snow on your lawn, scatter it, a great place to throw it is under the eaves of your house if you have plants there as this is a problem area for moisture.
n Water fall planted perennials.
n Get those bulbs in the ground now!
n Read a good gardening book, get your juices flowing.
The Leavenworth Master Gardeners are hosting a workshop — “Learn how to Dry your own Petals and Leaves.”
Use dried petals and leaves to make your own cards, prints and bookmarks on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person and it will held at the Heritage Center in downtown Leavenworth.
Register now by emailing us at leavenworthmastergardeners@yahoo.com or call, 913-426-3794.
Questions? Call the Hotline at 913-364-5700; email leavenworthmastergardeners@yahoo.com; or write to Master Gardeners, 2207 Millwood Dr., Atchison, Kan. 66002
Q: Are there really plants, trees or shrubs that deer really won’t like?
A: Below are some listings of plants that are rarely damaged. If you or a group are interested in hearing more on this subject, the Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau have a wonderful program that we can share with any group or organization.
Trees: Blue Spruce and Russian Olive, Smoketree, Tree of Heaven
Shrubs: Barberry, Boxwood, Redosier Dogwood, Mahonia, Yew, Russian Olive, Rose of Sharon, European Privet, Vanhoutte Spirea
Annuals, Perennials and Bulbs: Yarrow, Ageratum, Columbine, Snapdragon, Lily of the Valley, Purple Cornflower, Lavender, Sweet Alyssum, Daffodil, Russian Sage, Marigold, Lamb's Ears, Thyme, and Yucca.
Q: Any special jobs I can do outside when it is nice?
A: As a matter of fact there is.
n When the ground is frozen you shouldn’t walk on it any more than necessary.
n Spots where you have an excess of leaves, go ahead and pick them up, also walk around and pick up any sticks that have fallen on your lawn. If you have fallen fruits also pick them up.
n If there is an abundance of snow on your lawn, scatter it, a great place to throw it is under the eaves of your house if you have plants there as this is a problem area for moisture.
n Water fall planted perennials.
n Get those bulbs in the ground now!
n Read a good gardening book, get your juices flowing.
The Leavenworth Master Gardeners are hosting a workshop — “Learn how to Dry your own Petals and Leaves.”
Use dried petals and leaves to make your own cards, prints and bookmarks on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person and it will held at the Heritage Center in downtown Leavenworth.
Register now by emailing us at leavenworthmastergardeners@yahoo.com or call, 913-426-3794.
Questions? Call the Hotline at 913-364-5700; email leavenworthmastergardeners@yahoo.com; or write to Master Gardeners, 2207 Millwood Dr., Atchison, Kan. 66002
