Q: I've got problems with deer eating my plants. Do you know of any good homemade repellents I can try? Those store-bought ones are expensive. A: I know what you mean. Repellents can be effective, but ...

As spring arrives, I think that there is a recipe that bears repeating. Last summer was the first year I was able to have blooming flowers in my gardens without the deer eating them as soon as they ...

Over the years, I've had many deer visit my garden. Although they're adorable and charming, they totally lack the ability to pick up on social cues. Using bold and blatant tactics, I have attempted to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Recent columns have examined the benefits of fences and plant selection in deterring deer from treating Northeast Ohio gardens as an all-they-can-eat buffet, and I invited readers ...

Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

I live on the edge of the woods in the heart of the Midwest, so deer are a given. I see them tromping through my garden all year long, but especially in spring and summer when plants are fresh and ...

Blend the first four ingredients. Put in an empty half-gallon plastic milk jug. Add dish soap and shake. Squeeze air out of jug and set in the sun a couple of days to "cook." Add mixture to a gallon ...