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Sometimes planting the plants you want in your yard means having to deal with the animals who want them too. Deers, raccoons, bats, voles, and skunks can reek havoc on your yard. A good fence can go a long way. Here are a few links to help you find the solution to your particular wildlife problems.
A good fence can also be planting the right plants or using the right type of fence, or repellent, at the right time. This requires some detective work and good observations.
Deers can be one of the biggest problems here in Utah, here is a fact sheet which will help you know what to do about deer, when to do it, and how.
Here you will find a list of "deer resistant" plants that you can plant to keep those deers out of your yard.
