A 12 foot deer proof fence isn't practical for me. Anything less would be a waste of time. That is alright. A stockade fence would limit my sun anyway. So, I spray, and spray, and spray....
I just submitted a pair of articles on deer deterrents featuring my diy bambi-be-gone spray (and Winston the pug's favorite recipe for venison stew). If it is accepted, I'll post a link.
I neglected spraying the past few weeks while my life was beyond crazy. Bambi and co ate the last blooms and many of the leaves off my roses!!!
The deer leave the naturalized multiflora roses alone unless it is a really bad winter.