Guardians of the Garden (2026)
iLandscape 2026
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1h 13m
"Wildlife pressure is a constant reality for landscape pros across the Midwest, where deer, rabbits, voles, groundhogs, and other mammals can quickly undermine even the best-designed plantings. This session equips you with practical, science-based strategies to protect client landscapes while maintaining aesthetics and staying within budget.
Brie Arthur will break down the most effective approaches to managing mammal browsing in residential, commercial, and public sites. Learn what truly works—from integrated deterrent systems to repellent programs, layout adjustments, and cost-effective fencing solutions suited to Midwestern conditions. Brie will also highlight plant-selection tactics, including using highly palatable species as “decoy crops” to divert browsing from priority plantings.
Presented by Brie Arthur at iLandscape 2026
Landscape professionals will leave with actionable methods to reduce plant loss, improve long-term performance, and set clear expectations with clients. Turn critter challenges into predictable, manageable parts of your maintenance plan and keep your landscapes thriving, season after season."
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