The post crapped out a bit and so duel photo... sorry... to continue the story and make it shorter. The deer eat through most everything. After knowing there was nothing else to do but to look at trees so badly attacked, I gave a lollipop treatment.
Then I thought at least there was something. I was wrong, and the attacks continues. I finally took more action.
Now the winter is absolutely dreadful. Mind you, snow covers the ugliness in most years, but I would still like some winter interest in the redesign.
Any notions? Mind you, the neighbors have nothing growing in their back yards. So there's no "go have a look" here. In there, yet hardly noticeable just yet is a nice Japanese Skimmia, Berri-Magic. I also have a variegated Wiegela, a quince (Double Take Pink Storm), and a lovely small spirea (hmmm, don't have the cultivar name in my head now) making the brave attempt.
Any ideas appreciated. Thanks!
Peace and smiles to you this day.