Feb. 2: Borst Landscape and Design to Present Strategies on Keeping Deer Away From Property at Ho-Ho-Kus Library
By Mel Fabrikant Sunday, January 10, 2010, 01:28 PM EST
Tree and Shrub Professional Will Share Important Tips with Homeowners on Deterring Deer Safely
Area residents are invited to a free lecture entitled “How to Protect Your Trees and Shrubs from Hungry Deer,” at the Worth Pinkham Memorial Library on Tuesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Bob Malgieri, tree and shrub division manager for Borst Landscape and Design in Allendale, N.J. The educational program is part of Borst’s community outreach initiative to bring valuable information to Bergen County homeowners on various aspects of lawn, tree and garden care.
Malgieri will provide tips and resources for homeowners seeking to preserve their property’s plant life without harmful effects on the animals or the environment. Attendees will learn why deer are eating the trees and shrubs and what they prefer in terms of species of flora; the warning signs that deer, as opposed to other animals such as rodents, have been eating the plants; and safe, natural measures that can be taken to repel deer and other animals, including home remedies and scare tactics that will deter without causing harm. The program will include a Power Point presentation, and informational hand-outs will be provided to attendees.
The Worth Pinkham Memorial Library is located at 91 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a seat please call Director Sandy Witkowski at (201) 445-8078.
Area residents are invited to a free lecture entitled “How to Protect Your Trees and Shrubs from Hungry Deer,” at the Worth Pinkham Memorial Library on Tuesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Bob Malgieri, tree and shrub division manager for Borst Landscape and Design in Allendale, N.J. The educational program is part of Borst’s community outreach initiative to bring valuable information to Bergen County homeowners on various aspects of lawn, tree and garden care.
Malgieri will provide tips and resources for homeowners seeking to preserve their property’s plant life without harmful effects on the animals or the environment. Attendees will learn why deer are eating the trees and shrubs and what they prefer in terms of species of flora; the warning signs that deer, as opposed to other animals such as rodents, have been eating the plants; and safe, natural measures that can be taken to repel deer and other animals, including home remedies and scare tactics that will deter without causing harm. The program will include a Power Point presentation, and informational hand-outs will be provided to attendees.
The Worth Pinkham Memorial Library is located at 91 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a seat please call Director Sandy Witkowski at (201) 445-8078.
