plant question

[schizo_man]

here's a question for all you gardeners out there: What can you plant in flower beds to prevent stray cats from going in there? Non poisonous of course.

Also, what would be a good indoor plant that could stand up to a cat? I have no knowledge whatsoever when it comes to plants, however I would like to add some greenery in my place. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[souljacker]

here's a question for all you gardeners out there: What can you plant in flower beds to prevent stray cats from going in there? Non poisonous of course.

Land mines. (disclaimer: I do not actually advocate blowing up felines with land mines. Junkies trying to hide in my bushes, on the other hand, are fair game)

Also, what would be a good indoor plant that could stand up to a cat? I have no knowledge whatsoever when it comes to plants, however I would like to add some greenery in my place. Any help would be appreciated.

I've got a cat who enjoys eating any plant in my home. He's even been seen eating a cactus. On more than one occasion! The only way I've managed to keep any plants in my home alive has been by periodically sprinkling them with cayenne pepper. Cats hate cayenne pepper, but it's not poisonous to them.

 

[Very Veronica]

Outdoor plants that deter cats are rue (an easy/fast to grow herb/shrub), geraniums, petunias, roses, fuchsias & a specific coleus called 'scaredy cat' that you should be able to find at a good garden centre. The last 2 are shade loving. Also, cats don't like moist soil.

Indoor plants are simply fun toys to a cat...try hanging an overblown balloon from it for an effective shock treatment/fun pet trick. Cover soil with rock/pea gravel to stop digging.

Various sprays available that do the trick in addition to good ol' cayenne.

 

[shedevil]

Try mothballs, Cayenne pepper, any citrus rinds. You have to replace them often.

Vee Vee is right, there are certain plants that also deter cats. I hear that marigolds are also good.

I had that problem. I emptied out the soil, put rocks in and put planters over the rocks. Wire around the planters.

I love my plants. I have over 15 houseplants but I am lazy about the outdoor ones this year. No time.


Good luck.

SD

 

[LonelyGhost]

here's a question for all you gardeners out there: What can you plant in flower beds to prevent stray cats from going in there? Non poisonous of course.

Also, what would be a good indoor plant that could stand up to a cat? I have no knowledge whatsoever when it comes to plants, however I would like to add some greenery in my place. Any help would be appreciated.

no plant will 'deter' a cat ... however, what i do is use simple plastic mesh fencing (can be thin, don't need heavy guage) and lay it over the ground and then plant the plants in the open spaces ...

cats will still go into the plants, but don't like the feeling of the mesh and will leave.

you can also use a heavier plastic mesh with larger holes in the same way to deter squirrels as well (if you are planting bulbs)

the other thing is to keep the soil moist (not wet) ... use a misting or drip hose because cats don't like getting wet! they also don't like the sound that the misting makes.

cats also don't like very strong citrus smells ... so you can even try spraying some lemon pledge or citronella oil around areas you don't want them to go into.

 

[mick_eight]

cats in garden

Lee Valley sells a sprinkler that comes on when a cat goes in flower bed,they catch on quick after that

 

[CalgaryJenn]

OMG V.V. your like my hero. Not only do you cook, but you also can care for plants and garden too. Wow might have to pay for your services just to come here to teach me. Only one condition though, you "have to" teach me either naked or in your maids costume....LOL

 

[funnguy694u]

Just chop there legs off,then problem solve....I hate cats since i lost a daughter to some pericite that cats carry... Kill all cats !!!!

 

[hardup]

OMG V.V. your like my hero. Not only do you cook, but you also can care for plants and garden too. Wow might have to pay for your services just to come here to teach me. Only one condition though, you "have to" teach me either naked or in your maids costume....LOL

I've known for a while that "Veronica" has a "Betty" side, sorta makes her the complete woman.


*Gotta keep reminding myself that she's just portraying a fantasy

 

[schizo_man]

hey thanks folks for your input. Helps me out with my problem.