Deer browsing is common in many areas, including Highland Park. Hanging soap or hair in branches will not work as a deterrent for deer browsing. Use physical barriers such as wire or plastic netting to protect plants from deer. Yews and arborvitae are deer favorites and will likely be browsed in areas where deer are active. Repellents can be applied when temperatures are above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain will wash off the repellents over time, so one application in the fall may not provide protection for the entire winter.
