Digging Deterrent

Sorry about that Julie! When I had potted plants, I used rebar spikes in the pots to deter digging. They aren't that attractive, so maybe some decorative spikes/sticks might deter her.

We had this problem recently too with our kitty. We ended up just buying a bunch of wooden skewers from the store and making a little fence around the pot. Worked like a charm! I will mention to watch out if your cat is trying to use the plant as a litter box, that can be a sign of a UTI.

Thanks, Kelsey. She doesn't seem to be using as a litter box, more of “I'm freaked out in a new place and I'm going to dig” type thing. Maybe she thinks she can dig her way out. I am just hoping my plants survive her settling in period.

No worries Maggie. She is just exploring her new space. She comes out more and more every day.

I have two cats and they always try to scratch the couch. I have multiple ScatMat by the couch and they work like magic. You can put them around your plants and choose the best size and shape for the space. It does not hurt the cat and he is going to learn quickly that he can't go to the plants.

Karline Nogales do humans feel anything if they step on this mat

We have put large pebbles over the soil and that has helped. The plants out cat climbs, I have added orange peels, mothballs and scented spray to keep her away. Both have helped

We got two kittens a couple years ago. The thing that worked the best for us was covering the soil with rocks. We used larger rocks that allowed air flow so the plant wouldn't suffer but didn't allow the kittens access to the dirt. Worked like a charm. Eventually they grew out of wanting to dig in it and we've been able to get rid of the rocks.

Rocks worked well with Scout - raid Liam's "rock collection" - that should do it!

Cindy, yes. You will feel some static like the "winter static". It doesn't hurt.

I just read a post yesterday about using Irish Spring soap shavings for this. And when used outside It also deters flies, squirrels, rabbits, mice etc. from your plants. One lady posted that she puts it in a net bag and ties it around her water Spicket outside and when she’s finished gardening, she washes her hands with it before she goes inside the house.

Thank you all so much for your suggestions. I am starting with aluminum foil in the pots with skewers holding it in place. I will refer back to this thread for more ideas if that doesn’t work.

Justin OConnor any other suggestions?

Tobasco sauce.