Master Gardener Association of Passaic County Hosts Lecture on Teaching Residents How To Protect Their Trees and Shrubs From Hungry Deer Tree and Shrub Professional Shares Important Tips with Homeowners on Deterring Deer Safely

Master Gardener Association of Passaic County members recently participated in a lecture entitled “How to Protect Your Trees and Shrubs from Hungry Deer” at the Passaic County Department of Planning at the Totowa Business Center.  The lecture was given by Bob Malgieri, tree and shrub division manager for Borst Landscape and Design in Allendale. The educational program is part of Borst’s community outreach initiative to bring valuable information to homeowners on various aspects of lawn, tree and garden care. Malgieri provided tips and resources for homeowners seeking to preserve their property’s plant life without harmful effects on the animals or the environment. Attendees learned why deer are eating the trees and shrubs and what they prefer in terms of species of flora; the warning signs that deer, as opposed to other animals such as rodents, have been eating the plants; and safe, natural measures that can be taken to repel deer and other animals, including home remedies and scare tactics that will deter without causing harm.