How to keep cats away from plants. We suggest some natural tricks and remedies suitable to solve the problem.
From lovers of cats, we would never want to remove them in a violent way from the places where they could represent, for various reasons, a disturbance. In particular, how to keep them away from plants? We refer, for example, to the most delicate parts of the garden, to garden flowers or potted plants, which in some cases are they also turn out to be dangerous for our furry friends.
We suggest some natural tricks and remedies that act as repellents, suitable to solve the problem.
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Essential oils
Some essential oils are not liked by cats because of theirs strong scent and can therefore be used to remove them from plants. You can prepare cotton balls to place at the base of potted plants. They will have to be soaked with essential oil of rosemary, lemongrass, orange, cinnamon or lavender. The remedy is also valid for spaces in the house, such as furniture and cabinets.
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Water bottles
At the entrance to the garden or near the plants to be protected, it is possible to place transparent plastic bottles filled with water. Apparently cats are bothered by bright reflections which can appear on bottles, especially when they are hit by the sun's rays. Others argue that it is right the view of the water to scare the cats. Since the remedy is very simple, there is no harm in trying.
Catnip
Catnip seems to have been created specifically for cats, who love it in a particular way. Many cats really love it. Also, catnip can help their bodies digest. How to keep cats away from other plants? By placing a catnip pot in the garden or on the balcony, so that cats are attracted to their favorite grass and not other plants.
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Spray all inheritance
Among the most useful aromatic herbs to remove cats from plants in a natural way are lavender, pepper and rosemary. You can use them for prepare an infusion, to be left to cool and sprayed on plants, even directly in pots. Plants will not be damaged and the cats will go away because of the smell unbearable for them.
Repellent aromatic plants
Some plants whose presence is very common in vegetable gardens and gardens are real repellents for cats. If you want to keep them away, use some of the following plants, to be placed among others: chive, garlic, lemongrass, rosemary, rue and lavender.
Repellent foods
Certain foods are not liked by cats, due to their smell or taste. Cats will not go near the points in the garden or balcony where you have placed bowls or saucers containing sprigs of rosemary, chili Peppers and dried peppers.
Coffee grounds
Cats can't stand the smell of coffee. You can use del coffee powder to be used to sprinkle saucers to insert under the plants, or small bowls to be placed near the pots on the balcony. Do not use fresh coffee, but use the coffee grounds recovered from the coffee maker.
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canine coleus
Coleus canina, also known as Plectranthus caninus, has the fame di plant repellent for both dogs and cats. In this regard, it is advisable to plant it in your vegetable garden, in your garden or in pots to keep pets away from the points you want to protect. Its effectiveness is due tovery unpleasant smell that emanates when in direct sunlight or when rubbed.
Mulch, pine cones and pebbles
Cats usually try to reach the points in the garden or vegetable garden where it will be possible dig holes. If you want to prevent cats from approaching the most delicate plants, try not to leave free soil around them, but cover it using pebbles or mulching with natural materials. For potted plants, can be used of the pine cones.
Citrus peels
Cats don't likesmell of citrus. It is therefore possible to use their peels as repellents. Set aside the peels of lemons, tangerines and oranges, to use fresh or to leave to dry, and place them between the pots or in the most critical points of the vegetable garden or garden. Cats will be annoyed by their scent, which is pleasant for us, and will not come near.
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