What To Use To keep Deer From Snacking on Roses?

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I have 5 Knockout Double Roses shrubs, 3 of them are gorgeous, the other 2 are too close to deer path, and the buds don't stand a chance. What can I spray on them that will keep Deer off without harming the plants?
 

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Got to think of the insects of you can spray, I'd put a barrier around the roses or keep the deer out by putting up a deer fence.
I can't put any sort of barrier, the roses are outside of the courtyard wall, one on each side of a gate arbor.
I spray my roses with neem oil for roses for insects and diseases control, I was hoping to get suggestions on something to spray on
 

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It stinks so be careful. Be sure to wash your hands really well after use. I apply it in the evenings so I dont smell it all day.

Ive tried using it on the ground around plants. Not sure if it really worked or not. Maybe for rabbits.

Something still eats flowers even after spraying. Maybe groundhogs but not sure.
 

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It stinks so be careful. Be sure to wash your hands really well after use. I apply it in the evenings so I dont smell it all day.

Ive tried using it on the ground around plants. Not sure if it really worked or not. Maybe for rabbits.

Something still eats flowers even after spraying. Maybe groundhogs but not sure.
I ordered it from Amazon, I hope it works.
I use garlic/peppermint based balls to keep chipmunk out of my pots, they too have a strong scent at first but it is not unbearable and I really need to spray for deer in just that area by one of the gates, it is the only place in the entire garden that deer cause damage
 

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