I have started thinking about planting this year and I have a big problem each year. If I have freshly dug dirt or potting soil in large containers, the cats ALWAYS get in them and do their business. Tomatoes and peppers aren't too bad because I put the cage right around the plant after I put it in the container.
But I would sure like to plant some seeds in the bigger containers, but they never get a chance to germinate because the cats get in there and dig and leave....ummmmmm....cat residue (if you know what I mean). One year, I replanted around my birdbath three times before I gave up because the seeds wouldn't sit there long enough to germinate.
I love my cats and also the neighbor's cats but they can be a pain in the butt about this.
Any suggestions? Maybe if I got some chicken wire to put over them. I guess the veggies and flowers could grow right thru the wire.
Chicken wire is the best solution I think...it also prevents squirrels from stealing our bulbs and corn, pea and other seed. A plant that will really repel cats is Rue. Cats hate it, it's kind of a pretty plant to look at and has medicinal qualities as well. Di
How to keep cats out of freshly dug dirt
Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 09:56:05 AM
