Deer-Resistant Plantings program at NJBG

RINGWOOD — NJBG will sponsor a program on Deer-Resistant Plantings at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at 1 p.m. The program will be held in the Carriage House Visitor Center.

Bambi is charming, but not when he’s eating your favorite plants. Emil Rostello of Jacobsen Landscape Design will suggest great planting ideas and tricks to help you deer-proof your garden. While hosta, for example, are a favorite snack with deer, they will leave your peonies alone. Come and learn more ways to out-smart the four-legged visitors in your garden.

Rostello is a Landscape Designer at Jacobsen Landscape Design and Construction in Midland Park. He has been a landscape designer for more than 10 years with experience running his own landscape business, as well as working for JLDC. Having studied environmental design and ornamental horticulture, Rostello has extensive knowledge of local and exotic plant material. He prides himself on using this extensive plant knowledge to create beautiful and sustainable landscapes for his many clients. His experience working in areas where deer predominate has led him to develop design strategies and a plant palette which our furry friends do not devour.

“I have had to deal with the deer issue out of necessity,” said Rostello, “and this has developed into a design and planting style that works well with today’s residential properties. I learn more with every project and I look forward to sharing my strategies with you.”

A $5 donation is requested; donations to the NJBG/Skylands Association support improvements at the botanical garden.

NJBG is located on Morris Road in Ringwood. Call 973-962-9534 or visit njbg.org for more information on NJBG, membership, volunteer opportunities, events or directions.

The New Jersey Botanical Garden is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission to the garden is always free; parking is also free in the autumn, winter and spring.