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🦌 Deer & Bunny-Resistant
Garden Solutions

Protect your plants without ugly fencing or harsh chemicals — we design beautiful gardens they won’t want to eat.

Real Talk: Resistant Doesn’t Mean Animal-Proof

 Let’s be upfront — no plant is truly deer- or bunny-proof. When wildlife is hungry enough, even the most “resistant” plants can get munched.

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 But what we can do is stack the odds in your favour. We use smart plant choices, strategic layout, and natural deterrents to create gardens that are less appealing, less accessible, and more resilient to browsing damage — while still being beautiful and functional for you.

What we Offer.

  • Custom planting plans using deer/bunny-resistant species

  • Native and pollinator-friendly plant choices

  • Garden layouts that reduce browsing impact

  • Strategic use of scent-based deterrents (herbs, foliage textures, etc.)

  • Soil-level solutions like thorny or fuzzy textures to protect key areas

  • Physical barriers only where needed (and tastefully done)

Plants They Usually Leave Alone:

We build our gardens with plants that deer and rabbits tend to avoid — especially those that are:
 

  • Fragrant or strong-smelling
    (like lavender, sage, yarrow)

  • Fuzzy, spiky, or leathery in texture

  • Toxic or unpalatable to animals

  • Native and adapted to defend themselves

 


Common picks include:
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  • Black-eyed Susan

  • Russian sage

  • Allium

  • Lamb’s ear

  • Echinacea

  • Ornamental grasses

  • Salvia

  • Sedum

  • Juniper

  • Ferns (in shade)


​Note: No plant is ever 100% deer-proof, but we can stack the odds in your favour.

Native plants in Rideau Lakes Ontario

Perfect For…

  • Rural and suburban properties

  • Clients near woodlots, farms, or trails

  • Gardens regularly damaged by wildlife

  • People who want low-maintenance, long-lasting solutions

  • New builds or replanting after damage

Want the Full Details?

At Fine Lines Landscape and Designs, we specialize in creating gardens that are as resilient as they are beautiful. Wildlife pressure is a major challenge in many Ontario gardens — especially in new subdivisions, rural properties, and spaces bordering natural areas. We focus on plant choices that naturally deter browsing animals, using native, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance species that thrive without constant protection. From scent-heavy herbs to tough foliage and strategic placement, we use ecological smarts to outwit deer and rabbits. We also provide follow-up support and seasonal updates through our blog to make sure your garden keeps working — and stays full and vibrant — without needing wire cages, sprays, or constant replanting.

Let's Reclaim Your Garden from the Critters

​No more chewed leaves, snapped stems, or flowerless beds. Let’s design something they’ll leave alone

— and you’ll love.

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