'Gardening With Angelo' Radio Show • April 29, 2024

Planting Deer Resistant Shrubs

Radio Show Recap

Spring weather has arrived and it’s a great time to get out and enjoy the wildflowers around Northeast Ohio! This week, Angelo talks about the importance of preparing the soil for planting and fertilizing perennials, trees, and shrubs. He also shares some of his favorite deer resistant shrubs for the landscape. PLUS, he answers caller questions like “When is the best time to prune Oakleaf Hydrangeas”, and “What dwarf ornamental grasses should I plant along the side of my house”?

Angelo Recommends | Deer Resistant Plants

  • Viburnums – part shade, fragrant, spring blooms
  • Smokebush – Full sun
  • Spireas – lots of varieties and dwarf
  • Boxwood – perfect for sun or shade
  • Mugo Pines
  • Panicle Hydrangeas
  • Willows
  • Pieris Japonicas
  • Rhododendrons
  • Iteas
  • Evergreens: Cypress, Pines, and Junipers

Learn More About Deer Resistant Gardening