It’s Aprils Fools Day again…watch…don’t get fooled…start spraying early….

April 2, 2012 by admin.

I can’t figure out this weather. After a temperature of 80 degrees for a few days, it’s kind of hard to get used to colder temperatures again.  In the Northeast we were very lucky this winter and the spring is great. Unlike Europe, with unusual extreme cold, windy and snowy conditions this winter and severe drought this spring, we have green grass and rain every so often, just a perfect combination for the flowering trees and perennial flowers just coming out. We have been participating in many flower and garden shows since early February in Virginia. Check out our upcoming events to find out where you can find us. The purpose of these shows is to introduce Deer Defeat all natural deer, rabbit and groundhog repellent to all the gardeners throughout the United States.

Deer Defeat was also tested and is recommended by members of the National Home Gardening Club.  While traveling through many states, we saw the differences in temperature and the flowering plants in those regions. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that with states so close to each other there is such a difference in hardiness zones. I wish we could grow some of those beautiful plants that thrive in southern states. In many flower and garden shows we have seen some beautiful landscape designs, just breathtaking, designed by some of the local professionals. I have posted many pictures on our Facebook and most of the times the pictures does not do justice to these projects undertaken by the very talented landscapers and designers. They are limited by the indoor space of the exhibit area and have only a few days to put the whole project together. There is amazing talent in those beautiful displays of flowers and colors, just when we all need it most, the end of winter. If you have not attended any of these flower shows, mark it on your to do list to see a few next year… and don’t forget your camera. You’re in for a feast!

So here it is, it’s spring again. Your perennials are coming out. Lilies are half way out already.  Most of the trees are in bloom or done. Forsythias bloomed almost at the same time as all the other trees because of the warm spell this early spring, hosta is peering out too. Like I have always said, the most important time to spray your flowers with Deer Defeat repellent is as soon as your perennials are out of the ground a few inches. Follow up every 6 to 7 inches of new growth and once mature spray once per month.  For any flowers with buds, make sure to lightly spray the buds to protect the flowers just ready to open. Please read our instructions on how to use Deer Defeat in the spring on our home page.

This is the best time to start seeding the flowers directly in the ground or if you have bulbs there is still time to plant them. The ground was not frozen this winter in the Northeast and we were able to plant any type of bulb. Just a small tip for your bulbs: soak your bulbs in Deer Defeat solution for an hour or two and then plant them. The repellent is nourishing for the bulb, not only will it protect the bulbs from voles, moles, chipmunks and squirrels digging them out but it will also give them a boost to grow faster.

Enjoy gardening! With Deer Defeat you can grow beautiful flowers. Don’t forget to check out our contest  and a chance to win a free gallon of concentrate. You will find the information on our home page.

Happy Spring!

Deer Defeat Team!               

  

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New Jersey Flower & Garden Show

February 19, 2012 by admin.

Deer Defeat is an exhibitor at NJ Convention Center in Edison, NJ from February 16th to 19th. Stop by and learn how effective Deer Defeat all natural deer, rabbit and groundhog repellent is in protecting your plants, flowers and gardens. To find out why Deer Defeat Repellent just “It Can’t Be Beat” please stop by our Booth #642. We are looking forward to see you there.

For more information on this event please check out : http://macevents.com/show.cfm/eventID/121

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Home and Garden Show in Greater Richmond Convention Center of Virginia

February 11, 2012 by admin.

Deer Defeat “It Can’t Be Beat” is doing a show in the state of Virginia on February 9 to 12, 2012. This is the first introduction of our all natural deer, rabbit and woodchuck repellent to the people of Virginia.

Come and visit us at the Show, take left from main entrance and you will find us at Booth 2113. We know people of Virginia are great gardeners and love to see their flowers reach to full bloom. With Deer Defeat repellent this is possible. Come and see us, we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about Deer Defeat repellent.       

 To find out more information about the Show please visit: www.MacEvents.com    

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HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ONE OR MORE OF OUR 2012 EVENTS

February 6, 2012 by admin.

Deer Defeat will start a busy season in the early spring of 2012. The following are the places where you will find our all natural Deer Defeat “It Can’t Be Beat” deer, rabbit and groundhog repellent: 

February 9-12, 2012

Maymont- Virginia Home and Garden Show to be held in the Greater Richmond Convention Center

Richmond, Virginia

 

February 16-19, 2012

N. J. Flower Show to be held in the New Jersey Convention Center

Edison, New .Jersey

 

February 23-26, 2012

Connecticut Flower and Garden Show to be held in the Connecticut Convention Center

Hartford, Connecticut

 

February 24-26, 2012

Pennsylvania Garden Expo to be held in the PA Farm Show Complex

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

 

March 2-4, 2012

PA Garden Show of York to be held in York Expo Center

York, Pennsylvania

 

March 14-18, 2012

Boston Flower Show to be held in Seaport World Trade Center

Boston, Massachusetts

 

March 15-18, 2012

Springfest Garden Show to be held in Sussex County Fairgrounds

Augusta, New Jersey

March 23-25, 2012

Capital District Flower Show to be held in Hudson Valley Community College 

Troy, New York

We will add more Garden Shows as they come in…

Besides our above listed Garden Shows you will have an opportunity to see and purchase all natural Deer Defeat repellent at the Booth of beautiful Maple Crest Lilies in their following Shows:

 

February 10-12, 2012
Antique and Garden Show of Nashville Convention Center

Nashville, Tennessee

 

February 18-19, 2012

Maine Home Remodeling and Garden Show, Cumberland County Civic Center

Portland, Maine

 

February 22-26, 2012
Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show, Rhode Island Convention Center

Providence, Rhode Island

 

March 1-4, 2012
CNY in Bloom, SRC Event Center at Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, New York

 

March 3-11, 2012
Philadelphia International Flower Show at Pennsylvania Convention Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

March 7-11, 2012
Portland Flower Show at Portland Company Complex

Portland, Maine

 

March 15-18, 2012
GardenScape, Rochester Flower Show at Monroe County Fair and Expo Center

Henrietta, New York

 

March 24-25, 2012
Seacoast Home and Garden Show, UNH’s  Whittemore  Arena

Durham, New Hampshire

 

March 30-1, 2012

Home, Garden and Flower Show of SWNH Cheshire Fairgrounds
Cheshire (Keene) New Hampshire

 

April 6-8, 2012
Bangor Garden Show at Bangor Civic Center

Bangor, Maine

 

April 6-7, 2012
Manchester Lions Home and Garden Show at Augusta Civic Center

Augusta, Maine

 

April 13-15, 2012
Portland Home Show at Portland Expo

Portland, Maine

 

April 20-22, 2012
Bangor Home Show at Bangor Civic Center

Bangor, Maine

 

May 18-20, 2012
Northern New England Home, Garden and Flower Show at Fryeburg Fair Grounds Fryeburg, Maine 

 

 

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Ahhhh….It’s the middle of the winter already and the weather has been great, until today!!!!!

January 20, 2012 by admin.

After what we went through in the Northeast during the winter of 2011, I did not think we would ever have another nice winter. Surprisingly this winter so far it’s very mild. Shhhhh…..cold but great…no serious snow… until today. Maybe it’s not the ideal winter for snow lovers… I like snow … just for a few days and then I like to see some green grass… and sun… sun … sun. This is the time of year when deer are hungry and looking for anything green they can find. If you had followed the instructions for winter use of Deer Defeat you have already sprayed your evergreens in late November. Second application should be applied soon, by the end of January. However, each region is different and it depends on the environment the deer are exposed to, how much food the deer is able to find in your area and the amount of snow on the ground. 

As always, use common sense. If you see deer coming closer to your evergreens, re-apply Deer Defeat repellent. Extra coating of repellent will not hurt your plants, in contrast, not only will it protect your plants of being destroyed by deer but the repellent will coat the leaves and protect them from the extreme cold and gusty winds which could be brutal for the plants in the winter.  Caution is recommended if you are spraying Rhododendrons especially during the extremely cold weather. If possible, refrain from spraying Rhododendrons when their leaves are curdled up and thin as a pencil. If Deer Defeat repellent was applied in November as suggested, they might not need to be sprayed again for the duration of the winter. Only spray if you see that the deer are attacking them, but if you can wait it’s always better to apply the spray on sunny and warmer days when their leaves are slightly open.

This winter I was in Florida for the holidays with the family and I heard a flock of birds chirping early in the morning and when I looked outside, to my surprise, I saw Robins everywhere…. I could not resist but to take million pictures of them because that is what I do every spring up north. I have finally found out where they migrate after they leave us when the cold starts to set in. WOW…. it was such a sight to see and hear their happy song. Seeing them, it gave me a different meaning to our long winters and my anxious anticipation of their return in the early spring.  Just to think how I waited impatiently their return every spring and here they are in the middle of the winter…. I just stood there in the middle of the yard absorbing that beautiful sunny morning and listening to their happy chirping …what a sight and sound…just a wonderful feeling of life all around me…I am sharing some pictures with you of Robins under the orange tree, they were so …beautiful and so … happy. I will miss them up North but they will be back to let us know its spring all over again!!! Leave it to Mother Nature.        

Since we are talking about nature, just a reminder, if you love deer and wildlife and are feeding the deer during the winter, please stop, you are not helping them. Trust nature, they will find their own food, survive the winter and reach the maturity on their own.

SO, THINK SPRING, WE ARE HALFWAY THERE !!!!!!!! 

Wishing you great 2012!

Nevia with Deer Defeat Team   

 

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Happy Holidays from Deer Defeat Team!

December 23, 2011 by admin.

 WE WISH YOU A HOLIDAY SEASON FULL OF GOOD FRIENDS AND MEMORIES, ALONG WITH GREAT ANTICIPATION OF THE NEW YEAR.

MAY ALL OF THE JOYS OF THE SEASON BE YOURS!

WISHING YOU A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS 2012!

DEER DEFEAT TEAM 

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October in England…walk thru the beautiful English Gardens

December 12, 2011 by Nevia.

  I like to share a breathtaking masterpiece of landscaping that my cousin Boris, in England, created in his back yard. He has endless imagination. I have seen before and after pictures. Because I do not have before pictures you will have to imagine a long and narrow yard approximately 30 ft wide by 100 feet long, overgrown with foot high grass.

Eight years ago when Boris wanted to purchase this plain row house, he asked his wife, who by the way did not like the house in its original stage to give him a year and if she still  does not like the house in a year from the day they purchased it, they can look for another house. So she agreed and Boris got to work… and a year later she loved what she saw. The house started its transformation under Boris’s imagination and his skilled hands. I don’t think he knew he possessed this kind of talent, some of us live our whole life without discovering what our true talent is, I believe he found his. You be the judge…pictures are beautiful…. but being there walking the garden is another experience. …just unbelievable… and each time you take a walk you discover something tucked away and hidden you have not seen or noticed earlier… As he transformed the back yard he also changed the front of the house as I will show you with the following pictures.  When you enter the house no details were spared inside, which is just as beautiful as outside. The back is an extension of the front of the house ….absolutely magnificent …a very rich looking English gardens…..on a  much smaller scale…..he succeeded to create a true sanctuary.

I am so proud of Boris, a great landscape artist. I tried to think who in our family had such a talent and the only person I could think of would be our grandfather Zanmaria. He loved his plants and flowers and had impeccable small gardens all around his country home. He had a big influence on all his grandchildren’s lives as we were growing up in Croatia. He showed us the importance of hard work and love for our family even thought so many years later most of us are scattered all around the world.

So…. as an American cousin would say to the English cousin “Boris, you bloody impressed me!” Thank you so much for allowing me to share your beautiful creation with our Deer Defeat customers!!!!

 

Hope you enjoy the pictures and use some ideas for your own masterpiece creation. With Deer Defeat, It Can’t Be Beat, all natural deer, rabbit and groundhog repellent you too can create a beautiful landscape!!!

Good Luck and e-mail us those beautiful pictures to enter and win the 2012 Deer Defeat Contest !!!!!    

 

 

 

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Announcement of 2011Deer Defeat Contest Winners

December 11, 2011 by admin.

Congratulation to our 2011 Contest Winners Peter and Ivan from Deer Defeat Team!!!!!

To view the winners please click to: http://www.deerdefeat.com/contest%20winners.htm

Our 2012 contest will start in the early spring and run until end of October 2012. Please again submit any video or (mail) us pictures of your beautiful plants. This will give ample time for all the gardeners to get started using Deer Defeat repellent and show us the great work which they accomplished with the help of Deer Defeat “It Can’t Be Beat”, all natural deer, rabbit and groundhog repellent.

Good Luck in 2012!!!!!

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Bountiful September in the beautiful Hudson Valley

September 22, 2011 by admin.

Here we are again at the doors of the colder season.  Unfortunately, this late summer the Northeast was severely hit by hurricane Irene.  All that were affected by this hurricane will remember it for a long time to come.

 

Upstate New York got plenty of rain with some heavier winds.  For some of us it was merely an inconvenience, but for many people the extremely heavy rains brought great distress. After the ground became totally saturated, the basements began to flood. Widespread power outages greatly complicated matters. In some areas the houses were under water and the ones closer to the rivers were washed away with the force of the rushing waters.  Some surrounding counties were severely hit to the point where people had to be evacuated because their villages were totally under water.  Vermont lost a few historic covered bridges, people that lived close to the Hudson River reported seeing boats, capsized, floating down the muddy river along with pieces of the structures of the bridges. Many cars were buried under the water or under the fallen trees caused by heavy winds. In all this, unfortunately, lives were lost.

 

This is not normal for the Northeast. We do not usually experience this kind of weather, but this year we are receiving a little sampling of everything.  Prior to the floods a mini earthquake struck us. Nothing major for upstate, but New York City recorded tremors worth mention, with the evacuation of buildings.

 

We will see what this winter will bring. We hope the people affected by the flood return back to normal or somewhat normal before the winter. Our thoughts and best wishes are with them.

 

Late August and September are the months of harvest. There are plenty of farmer’s markets with fresh vegetables and all kinds of delicious fruit.  I love stopping at the neighborhood road stands and support local growers.

 

September is the month of continuing blooms as long as the weather is nice and warm.  If you live in the colder area please protect your flowers for the first or even second frost.  You can prolong the life of the blooms for a few more weeks. This is the season for colorful Asters and Mums. For total protection make sure you continue spraying with Deer Defeat all natural deer and rabbit repellent.  

 

If you have not yet entered our Deer Defeat Contest please do so before the end of September.  For more information on how to WIN a FREE gallon of Deer Defeat concentrate and other great prizes please visit our home page at http://www.deerdefeat.com/

We are looking forward to receiving your videos or pictures of beautiful flowers, landscape, vegetable gardens and all kinds of shrubs that you have protected with Deer Defeat Repellent this season.

 

Thank you for reading and good luck with the contest.

 

Nevia

with Deer Defeat Team     

 

  

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Big things are happening to Deer Defeat…

August 16, 2011 by admin.

Here we are and it’s almost the middle of the summer and looking into the fall. I love spring, summer and fall but not the winter. I don’t love or hate winter for me it’s just a nuisance. If I were able to, I would gladly skip it.

August is a beautiful month when we can just relax and enjoy the nice warm weather. We are sure if you have used Deer Defeat you have the most beautiful flowers in your neighborhood. Don’t forget to send us a picture or video to compete in our contest for a chance to win free prizes. Check our Home page for details. We hope you get lazy with a gorgeous view of your flowers or vegetable garden and read a nice book in the shade of a big tree, sip cold lemonade or go on a well deserved vacation. Swim, play, ride a bike, anything that makes you happy. For us in the Northeast the summer is too short, so enjoy the rest of the summer.

A lot has happened to Deer Defeat LLC since this spring that we can be proud of.

Deer Defeat, all natural deer and rabbit repellent has participated in the Gardening Club Product Testing Program.  Starting in January, 2011 all the way through the end of February Deer Defeat  sent 350 bottles of 32 oz RTU all over the United States to the gardeners/ testers of National Home Gardening Club.  These were tested in all kinds of temperatures and conditions. Completed tester’s reviews began to come back to the editor of Gardening How –To magazine as early as March of 2011. The very first time Deer Defeat was introduced to all the members and subscribers of Gardening How-To magazine was in the May/June 2011 edition.

The final testing was concluded the last day of July 31st, 2011.       

Besides being tested on the performance of the repellent, it was also rated on other issues, thus influencing the overall rating. We are proud to report that as of August 1^st, we have received a very high approval rating and were awarded the “members tested and recommended” seal of approval by National Home Gardening Club.  The seal has been added to our home page and it will appear on our labels, brochures and advertisements. We thank all the members of National Home Gardening Club that took the time to test Deer Defeat “It Can’t Be Beat” all natural deer and rabbit repellent.

You will soon be able to read all the comments written by the National Home Garden Club testers which will be posted on our web site. Because of the large quantity of tester’s responses it will take some time to post all of their written reviews.

Other news happening to Deer Defeat:

Deer Defeat name was approved on July of 2011 by the registered trademark agency and we are now able to use the registered trademark on our labels, brochures and advertisements.

Events for Deer Defeat repellent during the month of August:

Deer Defeat LLC participated in Mass Marketplace Festival on August 6th at the beautiful Gardens at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA.  Proceeds from the Massachusetts Marketplace Festival benefit the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a member-supported organization dedicated to encouraging and improving the science and practice of horticulture and developing the public’s enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of plants and the environment.

Deer Defeat repellent brochures and poster was displayed by Master Gardeners during the Ulster County Fair who trust and use Deer Defeat repellent on their jobs. They recommend the use of Deer Defeat for a total protection from deer, rabbit and woodchuck destruction and for carefree maintenance of flowers and gardens.

Deer Defeat products were on display in the 9^th Annual Gardening Fair at the Fairfield County Extension Center, introduced by the Master Gardeners of  Connecticut. We greatly appreciate their support.  

We are on our way to the IGC Trade Show in Chicago starting Aug. 16th and will take plenty of pictures for your pleasure. For now, thank you for reading.

Nevia

With Deer Defeat Team

  

  

  

  

  

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