Animals

Fish for Backyard Pond

Q. I have a new pond with hardy waterlilies and other aquatic plants. I would like to add some fish. Any suggestions?

Deer Resistant Plants

Q: Are there any plants that are deer resistant?

A. When hungry enough, deer will eat almost anything. However, if other choices are available, deer generally will not select plants that are sticky, have rough, fuzzy, or fragrant leaves, or grasses with sharp edges. Some examples of deer resistant trees are birch (Betula spp.), beech (Fagus spp.), and ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), and dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides).