The only way I know to keep deer out is a 2 metre fence...

Growing deer resistant plants is probably the best thing...then slowly reintroduce things that they like after they have got used not to feed in your garden. failing that a bloody deer head on the garden fence does say to them not to mess.

I'm not sure a deer head is going to deter the deer Kildermorie. Friends of our moved down to Galloway and the only way to garden was inside a 2 metre high fence. There is little deer wont eat...

The head was a joke but plants like Crocosmia are deer resistant though try telling that to deer.

I'm afraid young deer have a go at everything until they choose favourites. We had to resort to a deer fence too. I was also amazed at just how low a space they can crawl under! Limbo experts obviously. If a deer fence all round is not possible, can you just fence a small area, where your best plants can go?

There is a product called 'grazers' which deters rabbits, pigeons and deer. Have a look on the internet for suppliers and reviews.

Many thanks to Moon Grower,Kildermorie,Sophie Mears and Jimmytheone. Sadly my garden would be too awkward and expensive to high-fence although I realise its effectiveness;Kildermorie's idea of a "bloody" deer head sounds excellent(!) but I would have to be out of bed at 5am to catch one so will have to settle for Jimmytheone,s
patent chemical "Grazers" and will report back if successful.