I live out in the country with a lot of deer in and around my gardens. I rarely have issues with them bothering my plants I believe it is because I always inter-plant plants that they dislike with the plants they go for. My favorites in this climate are Nepeta, Artestisum, or any plants with strong smells, lambs ears, mints and so forth. Bulbs like tulips which the deer consider a delicacy are always planted either surrounded by daffodils or inter-mingled. To protect my rose beds (when I had them) I would have my husband take the dog for a walk about and have them both 'make their mark' not an issue in the country.
