Habitat Haven Plants

Deer Resistant Plants – Grow a Garden Without the Worry

Few things are more frustrating than nurturing your garden only to find it nibbled down overnight. If deer are a regular visitor to your yard, selecting the right plants can make all the difference. Our collection of deer-resistant plants features reliable options that deer tend to avoid, so your blooms and foliage stay intact.

Protect Your Landscape with Beautiful, Hardy Choices

These aren’t just tough plants—they’re beautiful too. We’ve hand-selected a variety of flowers, shrubs, and perennials that add color, texture, and structure to your garden while naturally deterring deer. Whether you’re working with full sun, deep shade, or something in between, you’ll find plants here that suit your space and hold their ground.

Popular Deer Resistant Varieties:

Black Cohosh

Tall and elegant, with fragrant white flower spikes.

Bee Balm

A pollinator favorite with bold color deer tend to avoid.

Yarrow

Feathery foliage and long-lasting blooms in summer.

Boxwood Shrubs 

Dense evergreens ideal for borders and structure.

Why TN Nursery?

We grow native, hardy plants that are proven to thrive in a wide range of conditions. Each order is shipped bare root and ready to plant—no guesswork, no filler. Our deer resistant plants aren’t chemically treated or altered; they naturally offer qualities that make them less appealing to browsing wildlife.

Browse our full selection of deer resistant plants and build a garden that’s both beautiful and protected—without sacrificing color, fragrance, or charm.

Planting Bare- Root Native Fern Plants

To plant bare root fern rhizomes, start by choosing a shady spot with rich, moist, well-draining soil. Soak the rhizomes in lukewarm water for about an hour before planting to rehydrate them. Loosen the soil a few inches deep, creating a shallow trench or hole.

Insertion of Native Ferns In Soil

Place the rhizome horizontally with the crown (the growing tip) just at or slightly below the soil surface. Cover with soil gently, making sure not to bury it too deeply.

Irrigation After Planting

Water well after planting to help settle the soil around the roots. Keep the area consistently moist, and within a few weeks, new fronds should begin to emerge. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds while the plant establishes.

Grow Tips on Bare Root Ferns

Once ferns are planted, keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy—damp like a wrung-out sponge is ideal. Ferns love humidity, so in dry weather, misting the foliage helps them thrive.

Add Mulch For Ferns

Add a layer of mulch around theplant bases, it helps hold in moisture and keeps weeds out. Avoid harsh sun—most ferns prefer shade or dappled light. Don’t rush to feed them; if the soil is rich with organic matter, that’s often enough. If needed, a light compost top-dressing in spring works well.