What is digging in my potted plants
Hi,recently something is digging in my potted plants.Can anybody help.
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Hi RayD, I had a feeling it was a cat.I like cats so trying with white stones around plants to start.
Many thanks for your quick reply.
Posted: Wed Jun 3, 2020 3:16pm
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nomadbob wrote on Wed Jun 3, 2020 7:46am:
Hi RayD, I had a feeling it was a cat.I like cats so trying with white stones around plants to start.
Many thanks for your quick reply.
Nomadbob. Do you have an irrigation system linked to your pot plants. My plants are watered in the evening and the birds are down in the morning digging in the soil and drinking the water that seeps through to the holding tray. They throw out a lot of small pieces of soil from the pots. Perhaps this could be your problem.
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Care4 wrote on Wed Jun 3, 2020 3:16pm:
Nomadbob. Do you have an irrigation system linked to your pot plants. My plants are watered in the evening and the birds are down in the morning digging in the soil and drinking the water that seeps through to the holding tray. They throw out a lot of small pieces of soil from the pots. Perhaps t...
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Hi Care4, I do water at night and I will keep an eye out early morning.Wondering if the white stones help. I am looking for a solar water fountain ⛲️
Many thanks for your reply
Bob
Posted: Wed Jun 3, 2020 8:04pm
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nomadbob wrote on Wed Jun 3, 2020 5:45pm:
Hi Care4, I do water at night and I will keep an eye out early morning.Wondering if the white stones help. I am looking for a solar water fountain ⛲️
Many thanks for your reply
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Nomadbob. I haven't tried it, but I have seen a number of properties in my area with clear bottles filled with water which they put out. It apparently is supposed to reflect the image of the cat when it comes to investigate and the cat thinks it is a rival and leaves the vicinity. Might be worth a try if you suspect cats for the damage. Passive aggressive towards cats. As for your fountain, have you tried either Amazon or the Chino bazzars, they seem to stock EVERYTHING.
Care4 wrote on Wed Jun 3, 2020 8:04pm:
Nomadbob. I haven't tried it, but I have seen a number of properties in my area with clear bottles filled with water which they put out. It apparently is supposed to reflect the image of the cat when it comes to investigate and the cat thinks it is a rival and leaves the vicinity. Might be worth ...
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...a try if you suspect cats for the damage. Passive aggressive towards cats. As for your fountain, have you tried either Amazon or the Chino bazzars, they seem to stock EVERYTHING.
Hi Care4,yes I have seen the water bottles on the walls.I will do this as well.Many thanks for your replys.
All the best and stay safe everyone.
Bob
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