Q.My Lilies Were All Eaten By The Deers! Do I Cut Back The Storks Now Or Wait Till Fall
This is the 1st time the deer have eaten everything! I’ll take any and all advice on how to keep the deers away from my lilies???

GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on July 25, 2025
Leave the stalks till they wither and turn brown; they are regenerating the bulbs. Here are some articles about deterring deer:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/top-of-the-crop/top-10-plants-deer-dont-like
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