Scout the area you are wanting to grow in, such as how much light will they receive,what's the soil like, is there any human traffic such as hunters...etc. Try wearing an old sock around for a few days let it get good and stinky,cut it into thin strips and tie them near your plants. This will keep deer from eating your plants. Also try putting up chicken wire or fishing line around your plants, this will keep the rest of the critters away. Oh and don't forget about the bugs! Hope this helps some and good luck!