If you’ve ever stepped outside on a crisp autumn morning to admire your garden—only to find your prized plants chomped down to sad little stems—you’re not alone. Fall is deer season, and as the temperature drops, their appetites rise. These graceful grazers suddenly become relentless foragers, raiding gardens and landscapes in search of calorie-rich snacks before winter hits.
While you might think your yard is safe, deer are not picky eaters when the cold sets in. And as it turns out, some plants are basically the deer equivalent of a pumpkin spice latte—utterly irresistible this time of year.
