Monday, May 2, 2011

Plantskydd Deer Repellant

I use Plantskydd to protect Urban Oasis Garden Centre, and recommend it for my customers.

Swedish Formula,
MADE IN THE USA
with 100% Natural Ingredients



Plantskydd provides plants with up to 6 months of protection over winter on ornamental shrubs & 3 months on most other succulent broadleaf plants.

Animals avoid plants
before they bite - not after!


What makes Plantskydd effective?

Plantskydd works by emitting an odor that animals associate with predator activity, repelling the animal before it nibbles on plants. The odor is not unpleasant to the applicator.

Research has proven that odor-based repellents are more effective than other repellent systems- where the animal needs to taste treated plants before being repelled. Once animals are attracted to an area and begin feeding, it is more difficult to discourage them from returning. Plantskydd stimulates a fear-based response which will have them looking for somewhere else to dine.

Plantskydd's long-term effectiveness is attributable to the tenacity of its 100% natural, vegetable oil binder in sticking to plants, even under severe snow/rainfall conditions: up to 6 months over winter, 3-4 months in summer.

Plantskydd is RAIN FAST IN 24 HOURS and repels by odor that is not unpleasant to applicators.

Which repellents actually work ?

" ...Studies investigating trends in efficacy of deer repellents indicate that, of the 20 products tested, repellents with active ingredients that emitted sulfurous odors i.e.: bloodmeal or egg solids, generally provided the best results..."

"...Products that contained active ingredients which cause pain/irritation (capsaicin, allyl isothiocyanate), or illness (thiram) were less effective..."

"...Products that use a bitter taste (denatonium benzoate) were usually the least effective in reducing damage by herbivores. Repellents that were applied to plant surfaces were generally more effective than capsules or other devices that produced an odor intended to protect a specific area."


Saturday, April 30, 2011

Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler


Urban Oasis uses the scarecrow to keep deer out of our demonstration beds. We have found them very effective combined with Plantskyd deer spray. They are thrilled to have them on special this week $79.99 regular price $129.99

Protect your yard, fruit trees, vegetables, flowers and water features from hungry or destructive animal intruders. The ScareCrow® motion-activated sprinkler automatically detects deer, raccoons, heron, dogs and more as they approach, and repels them with a short but startling burst of water. The sudden noise, movement and spray scares animals away, teaching them to avoid the area in future.

The ScareCrow:
  • works day and night without chemicals or unsightly barriers
  • can be linked to other ScareCrows to form an effective water barrier
  • conserves water - uses just 2 to 3 cups per deterrence
  • operates for up to six months on a single nine-volt battery
  • one scarecrow covers approximately 1300 sq. ft.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Deer Resistant Annuals

Ageratum

Anthirrhinum, Snapdragon

Artemisia

Aster

Begonia

Brachycome, Swan River Daisy

Calendula

Campanula

Chrysanthemum

Centaurea, Cornflower

Cleome, Spider Flower

Clarkia, Godetia

Cosmos

Dahlia

Datura/Brugmansia

Dianthus, Pinks

Dusty Miller

Euryops

Felicia

Gaillardia

Gazania

Geranium

Geranium-scented

Helianthus, Strawflower

Heliotrope

Iopmoea, Moon Flower

Lamium

Lantana

Lobelia

Lobularia martima, Allysum

Marigold

Matthiola, Stocks

Mimulus, Monkey Flower

Marguerite Daisy

Myosotis, Forget Me Not

Nepeta, Creeping Charlie

Nicotiana

Osteospermum, African Daisy

Pennisetum ‘Rubrum’, Red Fountain Grass

Ricinus, Castor Bean Plant

Rudbeckia, Black Eyed Susan

Salvia ‘Victoria Blue’

Scabiosa, Pin Cushion Flower

Scaevola

Senecio, Dusty Miller

Solanum jasminoides, Potatoe Vine

Statice

Verbena

Zinnia



Deer Resistant Vines

Akebia

Celastrus, Bittersweet

Clematis

Lonicera, Honeysuckle

Parthenocissus, Virginia Creeper/Boston Ivy

Polygonum, Silver Lace Vine

Wisteria

Deer Resistant Trees

Trees with a * will be browsed sometimes

Araucaria araucana, Monkey Puzzle Tree

Cedrus sp., Cedar (true Cedars, Cedrus Deodora etc)

Chamaecyparis, Cypress all (Threadleaf)

Cupressocyparis leylandii , Leylandii Cypress

Juniperus, Juniper

Picea, Spruce

Pinus, Pine

Rhus, Summac

*Thuja plicata, Western Red Cedar*

Deer Resistant Shrubs

Shrubs with a * will sometimes be browsed sometimes

Abelia

Bamboo

Berberis, Barberry

Buddleia, Butterfly Bush

Buxus, Boxwood

Calluna, Summer Heather

*Ceanothus, California Lilac*

*Choisya ternata, Mexican Orange*

Cistus sp., Rock Roses

Cortaderia selloana, Pampas Grass

Cotinus, Smoke Bush

Daphne

Elaeagnus, Silverberry

Erica, Winter Heather

*Ferns (not all)*

Forsythia

Gaultheria, Salal

Genista, Broom

Gunnera

Hamamelis, Witch Hazel

Hypericum, St John's Wort

Ilex sp, Holly

Jasmine nudiflorum, Winter Jasmine

Juniperus, Juniper

Kerria japonica, Kerria

Lavatera

*Leucothoe, Rainbow Shrub*

Mahonia sp, Oregon Grape

Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo

Pachysandra, Japanese Spurge

Phormium, New Zealand Flax

Picea, Spruce

Pieris, Lily of the Valley Shrub

Pinus, Pine

Potentilla

Pyracantha, Firethorn

*Rhododendron*

*Ribes, Flowering Currant*

Rhus, Summac

Rosmarinus, Rosemary

Sarcococca, Sweetbox

Senecio greyii, Senecio

Spiraea

Symphicarpos, Snowberry

Syringa sp., Lilac

Vaccinium sp, Huckleberry

*Viburnum davidii*

Yucca



Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Deer Resistant Perennials

Perennials

Acanthus mollis -Bears Breech

Helleborus -Christmas & Lenten Rose

Achillea -Yarrow

Iberis sempervirens -Candytuft

Aconitum -Monkshood

Iris

Agapanthus -African Lily

Lychnis coronaria -Rose campion

Ajuga

Kniphofia -Red-hot Poker

Alchemilla -Monkshood

Lamium

Anemone -Windflower

Lavendula -Lavender

Aquilegia -Columbine

Linaria -Toadflax

Arabis -Rock Cress

Lirope -Lily Turf

Armeria -Thrift

Lychnis -Rose Champion

Artemesia -Wormwood

Monarda -Beebalm

Asarum -Wild Ginger

Myosotis -For-get-me-not

Aster

Nepeta -Catmint

Astilbe

Pachysandra -Japanese Spurge

Aubretia -Rock Cress

Paeonia -Peony

Bergenia cordifolia -Berginia

Papaver -Poppy

Campanula -Canterberry Bells

Penstemon

Cerastium tomentosum -Snow-in-Summer

Perovskia -Russian Sage

Cheiranthus -Wallflower

Phlox sublata -Creeping Flox

Convallaria -Lily-of-the-Valley

Polemonium -Jacob’s Ladder

Coreopsis -Tickweed

Rheum -Ornamental Rhubarb

Cornus Canadensis -Bunchberry

Rudbeckia -Black-eyed Susan

Crocosmia -Montbretia

Salvia -Sage

Chrysanthemum -Garden Mum, Shasta Daisy

Santolina -Lavender Cotton

Cyclamen

Saponaria -Soapwort

Delphinium

Scabiosa

Dianthus -Pinks

Sedum -Stonecrop

Dicentra -Bleeding Hearts

Sempervivum -Hens and Chicks

Digitalis -Foxgloves

Solidago -Goldenrod

Echinacea -Coneflower

Stachys -Lamb’s Ears

Echinops -Globe Thistle

Sisyrinchium -Blue-eyed Grass

Epimeium -Barrenwort

Thalictrum -Meadow Rue

Erigeron -Fleabane

Tiarella -Foam Flower

Euphorbia -Wood Spurge

Thymus -Thyme

Flipendula -Meadowsweet

Tradescantia -Spiderwort

Fragaria -Wild Strawberry

Verbascum -Mullein

Gallardia -Blanket Flower

Verbena

Galium -Sweet Woodruff

Veronica -Speedwell

Gentiana -Gentian

Vinca -Periwinkle

Geum

Viola odorata -Sweet Violet

Geranium - Hardy Geranium

Zantedeschia -Calla Lily