Deer don't like smell of soap either. Some gardeners have especially found success with Dial and Zest brands.

Blood meal scattered around garden is another good deterrent.

Since deer don't like capsaicin, ingredient that makes peppers hot, a spray made from chili peppers deters deers.

Hang fragrant fabric-softener strips, and small nylon bags filled with human hair on trees around garden.

Some gardeners have found success by laying chicken wire on ground about six feet wide around perimeter of garden. The deer don't like to walk on it because their hooves get stuck in loops of wire.

Try planting time-released garlic capsules at bases of trees or shrubs or in rows of plants to be protected.

There is a wide variety of plants that deer won't eat. A list of what they like and don't like can be obtained from your local county cooperative extension office.

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The Rose of Sharon is a hardy plant. Many varieties can withstand sub zero temperatures and can grow in moderate soil to poor soil. The blooms, available in several colors, bloom in mid summer and they continue to do so throughout fall months. This creates a beautiful color display for many months of year. They tend to need little care besides normal water, sun, and decent soil. You may want to add nutrients to soil yearly as well.

Regardless of work involved, trimming a few branches will be nothing compared to beauty Rose of Sharon will give your landscape. Take time, and stop to smell Rose of Sharon and you will be taken away.