Deer pressure is a big challenge for urban and peri-urban outdoor growers. This article will offer you three resources to learn how to prevent deer from eating your hard-won produce.
UMD Extension's Bulletin 354, "Managing Deer Damage in Maryland," by Jonathan Kays, details the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of different deer management options, including dogs, ultrasonic devices, repellants, fencing, and population management.
EB 354 Managing Deer Damage in Maryland
Many growers find that a good fence is necessary. If possible, build your deer exclusion system BEFORE planting. Once deer know that something delicious is behind a fence, they become much more determined to get past that fence.