This is Part 3 of my 3-part series on deer-resistant native plants for suburban Mid-Atlantic landscapes. Part 1 covers dry shade, and Part 2 looks at part shade. This final installment takes on full sun conditions. This sunny deer-resistant garden bed features Mid-Atlantic natives such as butterflyweed, yarrow, wild bergamot, and orange coneflower. Compared with dry shade, full sun is easier. There are more species to choose from, and deer sometimes prefer to skulk along sha

Part shade is the most common condition in suburban yards, and it's where deer are often the most active. This article, the second in a three-part series on deer-resistant Mid-Atlantic native plants, explains how to build layered, wildlife-supporting plant communities from vetted Mid-Atlantic natives that establish reliably, hold up under real deer pressure, and can handle changing climate conditions including heat, drought, and severe weather events.