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Deer-proof Succulents

Central Texas Gardener takes brand-new and seasoned gardeners down a sustainable garden path with organic techniques, water-wise plants, and homegrown food. Get design inspiration, hands-on how-to, and behind-the-scenes tours of Texas gardeners at home.

Deer-proof Succulents

Season 20 Episode 18 | 26m 46s | CC

Beat the deer, drought, and cold with Eric Pedley's succulent list. On tour, Ally and Richard Stresing tackled flooding to grow organic food, native plants, and raise chickens in a raccoon-proof henhouse. Daphne explains when to plant tomatoes to avoid freeze damage. Trisha flavors things up with tips on growing citrus.

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