well, depends how old it is, it may just be in the energetic destructive stage of its life as a pup. You can also try training the dog if it hasn't been trained yet. But, give it plenty of exercise and walk her or let her run in the back yard as much as possible. play fetch whatever, she'll use a lot of her energy healthfully and naturally like this. It should calm her down a little by the end of the day.
What is the best way to keep a dog from digging in mulch, flower beds, ect...?
I would say just keep them away from that area can you tie the dog out somewhere he or she will not dig up your lawn. I know you might not want to but even out in the country side you have a leash law anyway.
Reply:You can try to put moth balls in all of your garden's, and add chicken wire. This will ttly restrict your dog's limits.
Reply:well, you need to first if you are working in the garden, don't let the dog watch you - they like to imotate w hat you are doing such as digging.
Next, burry some chicken whire under dirt, then covr it and when the dog digs, he feels an unplesent sensation in his/her paws.
Also, if you catch your dog digging, get his attention and give him something else to do like perhaps his own sand box to dig - teach him to digin there instead of your yard!
Reply:Find out what smells bad to dogs and put that in the flower beds and mulch. But make sure it doesn't kill the flowers.
Reply:Don't leave the dog outside unsupervised.
Reply:Well if all else fails here is what I have done. I went to home Depot and purchase some 2 ft. decorative fencing and put that around all my flowers beds and anywhere else there was mulch.
It was pretty to look at and it keeps my dogs out of the mulch.
Reply:- Don't leave them unattended around those distractions.
- Give them there own area to dig in, bury some toys or bones for them to dig up to get them excitied about their digging area.
- Put down some chicken wire under the dirt, when they go to dig at it, it is no longer fun.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Whats the best way to get rid of and keep out bermuda from my flower beds?
How many years do you have to spare? Bermuda is some nasty stuff. You have to put in a divider that is at least 6 inches underground to block the Bermuda roots from sneaking in, and it needs to be a few inches above the ground to prevent Bermuda clippings from entering. A divider could be that cheap aluminum stuff or you could get serious and pour concrete. Then you have to remove every single piece of Bermuda root from the garden. This is not easy and best done by turning the soil in the grassy spots with a spade and picking the roots out by hand. You'll miss some roots first time around, so stay on top of the situation. As soon as you see a spot of grass pop up, turn the soil and get the root out. It's back-breaking work.
Whats the best way to get rid of and keep out bermuda from my flower beds?
Bermuda is such a horrible grass. I am so sorry.
Here is what I would do. If it's in flower beds you must remove all the desirable plants. Transplant them elsewhere or into pots. Then spray Round-Up on the Bermuda. Wait a week or so then water well to see what grows back. Repeat several more times until nothing comes back. It might take awhile if you are in a cool area because the Bermuda will go dormant soon. And Round-up only works on actively growing plants.
Good luck. You'll need it.
Reply:Bermuda is one of the hardest to get rid of since it's roots are 24 inches underground. So pulling it out of the ground is just a very temporary solution. Use a garden mat, and weed killer continuously until all of the bermuda is gone. Be patient, it may take a while.
Reply:I sprinkle corn gluten meal on the soil every eight weeks, starting in spring when the forsythia begins to bloom and every 8 weeks thereafter.. It keeps weed and grass seeds from germinating and will also fertilize. You get this at a feed or farm store. http://www.pesticide.org/pubs/alts/cgm/c... You can also hoe the bermuda grass then put black plastic and cedar mulch around your flower beds. Leave a little room around the crown of the plant though for air and water to get in.
Reply:Bermuda is often listed as the most noxious weed even though it is also probaby the most common lawn and improved pasture grass in different varieties. Scourge of the earth in my opinion. You can use roundup on it to kill it some, but it rarely fully dies and spreads underground as well. Only way to control is to constantly spray, spray and spray. Digging up the roots doesn't always work, as even a tiny sliver of the root can sprout. Best way to grow a good crop of bermuda is to plant something like a flowerbed or vegetable garden, and it will instantly attack. I have relocated flowerbeds several times, due to bermuda infestation. It almost always wins. From what I have read, and some personal experience, I think if you do want to up a barrier, it needs to go down 12 inches or even deeper; and any cracks or seams will also be easily breached. Landscape fabric does not work, it forces its way through. Tried that too.
Reply:small pebbles. cover them about an inch thick. or cover them with newspaper. you can buy this stuff in a pet store i think.
Reply:I am from Canada and am not sure what bermuda is I may know it by a different name. can you fill me in and maybe I can help
Reply:set up a triangle and soon it will mysteriously disapear...
Reply:there are 2 chemicals that you can use....one is called manage and the other one is called image but with both you will need a surfactant, something like a dishwasher soap to make it stick to the grass (it also works for nut grass) but be careful, you have to spray it right on the plant. if you dnt it will kill everything else it touches. both of these chems work slow but they are very effective. a lot better than round up
Whats the best way to get rid of and keep out bermuda from my flower beds?
Bermuda is such a horrible grass. I am so sorry.
Here is what I would do. If it's in flower beds you must remove all the desirable plants. Transplant them elsewhere or into pots. Then spray Round-Up on the Bermuda. Wait a week or so then water well to see what grows back. Repeat several more times until nothing comes back. It might take awhile if you are in a cool area because the Bermuda will go dormant soon. And Round-up only works on actively growing plants.
Good luck. You'll need it.
Reply:Bermuda is one of the hardest to get rid of since it's roots are 24 inches underground. So pulling it out of the ground is just a very temporary solution. Use a garden mat, and weed killer continuously until all of the bermuda is gone. Be patient, it may take a while.
Reply:I sprinkle corn gluten meal on the soil every eight weeks, starting in spring when the forsythia begins to bloom and every 8 weeks thereafter.. It keeps weed and grass seeds from germinating and will also fertilize. You get this at a feed or farm store. http://www.pesticide.org/pubs/alts/cgm/c... You can also hoe the bermuda grass then put black plastic and cedar mulch around your flower beds. Leave a little room around the crown of the plant though for air and water to get in.
Reply:Bermuda is often listed as the most noxious weed even though it is also probaby the most common lawn and improved pasture grass in different varieties. Scourge of the earth in my opinion. You can use roundup on it to kill it some, but it rarely fully dies and spreads underground as well. Only way to control is to constantly spray, spray and spray. Digging up the roots doesn't always work, as even a tiny sliver of the root can sprout. Best way to grow a good crop of bermuda is to plant something like a flowerbed or vegetable garden, and it will instantly attack. I have relocated flowerbeds several times, due to bermuda infestation. It almost always wins. From what I have read, and some personal experience, I think if you do want to up a barrier, it needs to go down 12 inches or even deeper; and any cracks or seams will also be easily breached. Landscape fabric does not work, it forces its way through. Tried that too.
Reply:small pebbles. cover them about an inch thick. or cover them with newspaper. you can buy this stuff in a pet store i think.
Reply:I am from Canada and am not sure what bermuda is I may know it by a different name. can you fill me in and maybe I can help
Reply:set up a triangle and soon it will mysteriously disapear...
Reply:there are 2 chemicals that you can use....one is called manage and the other one is called image but with both you will need a surfactant, something like a dishwasher soap to make it stick to the grass (it also works for nut grass) but be careful, you have to spray it right on the plant. if you dnt it will kill everything else it touches. both of these chems work slow but they are very effective. a lot better than round up
Can I sell photo I have taken of statues, subway art, flower beds in parks?
Who would own the copyright, me or the artist or park owner?
Can I sell photo I have taken of statues, subway art, flower beds in parks?
Hi. Flower beds, statues are common places or historic monuments, that You can take shots of. Nobody is the owner of the statue, and more nobody is the owner of any flower. These things are not taken into account when we talk about copyright.
As to subway art, I do not know what You mean exactly, but if it is some kind of graffiti, poster, billboard, et, then it was created by another artist / man like You , and of course he/she has the rights. If taking for example a photo of a metro station and You incorporate these kind of things in Your images, You are still able to sell the photographs, but You will need the Property Release from the original artist or ask the company who produced the arts. Regards. Photographer from Poland
Reply:yes there is in fact a book which you can get at Amazon.com titled 'THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S MARKET"
If you took the photograph and published it on the net etc, you would be the owner of copyright. But if you really want more security, You could take the one photo or a collection and pay I think 20.00 and send copies to the copyright office and have copyright.
www.firstgov.gov
www.kcm.org
Reply:If an object is on public display and there is no restriction on photography (as there is in many art galleries and museums) then you are entitled to take a photograph of which you will own the copyright. As such you can sell it.
Reply:some photo libraries will buy anything if it has any possible future commercial value
Reply:no u cant u are to old lol
Reply:it depends on the egislation of the country u wanna sell and that of the items u photographed.every time umust consult a legal in the country u wanna start ur business
Reply:u can own it just make sure your initials are on the photo.
Reply:Hi,
You would own the copyright, as you took the photograph, It is not a question of what you took the photo of.
Hope that helps.
Rod
Reply:If you find a buyer--you can be a seller.
Reply:you do dude, if you can find people to buy them, then you can sell them
Reply:Only to other geeks !
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Can I sell photo I have taken of statues, subway art, flower beds in parks?
Hi. Flower beds, statues are common places or historic monuments, that You can take shots of. Nobody is the owner of the statue, and more nobody is the owner of any flower. These things are not taken into account when we talk about copyright.
As to subway art, I do not know what You mean exactly, but if it is some kind of graffiti, poster, billboard, et, then it was created by another artist / man like You , and of course he/she has the rights. If taking for example a photo of a metro station and You incorporate these kind of things in Your images, You are still able to sell the photographs, but You will need the Property Release from the original artist or ask the company who produced the arts. Regards. Photographer from Poland
Reply:yes there is in fact a book which you can get at Amazon.com titled 'THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S MARKET"
If you took the photograph and published it on the net etc, you would be the owner of copyright. But if you really want more security, You could take the one photo or a collection and pay I think 20.00 and send copies to the copyright office and have copyright.
www.firstgov.gov
www.kcm.org
Reply:If an object is on public display and there is no restriction on photography (as there is in many art galleries and museums) then you are entitled to take a photograph of which you will own the copyright. As such you can sell it.
Reply:some photo libraries will buy anything if it has any possible future commercial value
Reply:no u cant u are to old lol
Reply:it depends on the egislation of the country u wanna sell and that of the items u photographed.every time umust consult a legal in the country u wanna start ur business
Reply:u can own it just make sure your initials are on the photo.
Reply:Hi,
You would own the copyright, as you took the photograph, It is not a question of what you took the photo of.
Hope that helps.
Rod
Reply:If you find a buyer--you can be a seller.
Reply:you do dude, if you can find people to buy them, then you can sell them
Reply:Only to other geeks !
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I have 2 nice flower beds in my yard. i buried a cat in one and dog in another. will it hurt plants?
No, but I sure wouldn't want to be digging around in that garden.
I have 2 nice flower beds in my yard. i buried a cat in one and dog in another. will it hurt plants?
If you put them a couple of feet down, it should be fine..
a garden is a nice way to remember pets.
Reply:It might sound cruel and insensitive but the best rose bush I ever had was over my little girls cat. Now I have lilacs over an 85 lb (used to be) Malamute. Grownig like crazy. Good fertilizer.
Reply:no it wont hurt the plants fido and muffin would probly like it better than weeds
Reply:i would ask if it would hurt the pets but both should be all right if they are separated with a bit of space. Actually the flower bed sounds like i good idea so in a kind of way your pets are still alive...
bye!
Reply:It won't hurt as long as you plant dogwood and pussywillow, in their respective beds, of course.
Reply:I hope they were dead first.
I have 2 nice flower beds in my yard. i buried a cat in one and dog in another. will it hurt plants?
If you put them a couple of feet down, it should be fine..
a garden is a nice way to remember pets.
Reply:It might sound cruel and insensitive but the best rose bush I ever had was over my little girls cat. Now I have lilacs over an 85 lb (used to be) Malamute. Grownig like crazy. Good fertilizer.
Reply:no it wont hurt the plants fido and muffin would probly like it better than weeds
Reply:i would ask if it would hurt the pets but both should be all right if they are separated with a bit of space. Actually the flower bed sounds like i good idea so in a kind of way your pets are still alive...
bye!
Reply:It won't hurt as long as you plant dogwood and pussywillow, in their respective beds, of course.
Reply:I hope they were dead first.
Will grass clippings and dead cedar needles work ok as a mulch in my flower beds and garden?
will i have to till them in in the spring, or will perenials grow thru them? will they work ok in the garden also? i have mostly cedar droppings, as my trees are shedding a bunch. also, are there 2 different types of cedar trees? i ve never had a cedar tree that lost this many needles..........
Will grass clippings and dead cedar needles work ok as a mulch in my flower beds and garden?
Okay, this is a year for cedar "needles" which are scales, but are the tree's leaves. The taxonomy or classification of cedars and relatives is complex, in that local names persist over generic ones. True cedars are the longer-needled type of tree that are generally known as a type of spruce, and the tree generally known as cedar is in the Arborvitae genus. And genera are further divided into Thuja and so on. So this is why the multiple genera are simply known as cedar when talking landscaping. Conifers are cone-bearing, and as such produce cones which can be produced in one or more seasons depending on species; this could be in lieu of vegetative growth as a tree cannot bear a large crop and grow much at the same time. So in alternating years, we see larger crops of cones over growth, and vice versa. This has been the year of needle/scale drop for my cedars. So this is natural. This is known as being biennial/perennial in the growth and reproductive cycles. Fresh conifer needles need to be weathered prior to spreading on the garden, so as to cause a natural needle coating to be removed by exposure to the elements. This coating is originally needed by the tree as a natural anti-dessicant to prevent too much transpiration (loss of moisture), which would result in drying and stress to the tree. Some of this chemical remains after needle drop, and acts as a deterrent to decomposition, and can be allelopathic (causing retardation of growth of surrounding plants, a natural survival mechanism of conifers to cut down on other trees' competition for growing space). So if you are growing plants that are to be mulched with this material, I would spread it in an open spot to weather over the season, or use it, but don't spread it to deeply. The worst thing that could happen is that it would slightly set back existing plants; it won't kill them. Needles are acidic, and are an excellent soil amendment for acid-loving plants which include oak, blueberry, azalea/rhododendron, holly, other conifers, etc. Grass clippings should not be used fresh, too deeply, for 2 reasons: they can rot, and mat down, creating a condition that actually repels water, and the rotting stinks, and rodents can nest there; and fresh grass clippings are high in nitrogen, and actually temporarily rob the soil of nitrogen as they require more of it to break down. So allow them to dry first, then spread as mulch. You can get around this by simply spreading on open areas of your garden initially to allow decomposition without affecting garden plants. Hope this helps.
Reply:yes they will work as mulch just do not make it too deep for the plants to push through- and ck your siol ph some plants don not like acidic soil some do- you will have to research this- again- yes in the garden wuth plants that like that type of mulch-
Reply:I use grass clipping all the time!! Just don't put it right up close to the stems if the grass clipping are not dry yet! It feeds the soil!!
Reply:Short answer-yes. Don't use too many cedar needles, except around acid-loving plants like azealas and rhododendrons. You can mix in some with the grass clippings, but not a lot. Perennials will grow through mulch, as long as it is not too thick. I usually mulch mine in the fall heavily, to keep from drying out, but leave the stems protruding so I know where they are. Then in early spring, (depending on which plant-some are earlier than others) I check regularly for growth and pull back the mulch from the new growth until it gets well established stems and is above the mulch. Then I put the mulch back closer to the plant for moisture retention and cut down on weeds.
Will grass clippings and dead cedar needles work ok as a mulch in my flower beds and garden?
Okay, this is a year for cedar "needles" which are scales, but are the tree's leaves. The taxonomy or classification of cedars and relatives is complex, in that local names persist over generic ones. True cedars are the longer-needled type of tree that are generally known as a type of spruce, and the tree generally known as cedar is in the Arborvitae genus. And genera are further divided into Thuja and so on. So this is why the multiple genera are simply known as cedar when talking landscaping. Conifers are cone-bearing, and as such produce cones which can be produced in one or more seasons depending on species; this could be in lieu of vegetative growth as a tree cannot bear a large crop and grow much at the same time. So in alternating years, we see larger crops of cones over growth, and vice versa. This has been the year of needle/scale drop for my cedars. So this is natural. This is known as being biennial/perennial in the growth and reproductive cycles. Fresh conifer needles need to be weathered prior to spreading on the garden, so as to cause a natural needle coating to be removed by exposure to the elements. This coating is originally needed by the tree as a natural anti-dessicant to prevent too much transpiration (loss of moisture), which would result in drying and stress to the tree. Some of this chemical remains after needle drop, and acts as a deterrent to decomposition, and can be allelopathic (causing retardation of growth of surrounding plants, a natural survival mechanism of conifers to cut down on other trees' competition for growing space). So if you are growing plants that are to be mulched with this material, I would spread it in an open spot to weather over the season, or use it, but don't spread it to deeply. The worst thing that could happen is that it would slightly set back existing plants; it won't kill them. Needles are acidic, and are an excellent soil amendment for acid-loving plants which include oak, blueberry, azalea/rhododendron, holly, other conifers, etc. Grass clippings should not be used fresh, too deeply, for 2 reasons: they can rot, and mat down, creating a condition that actually repels water, and the rotting stinks, and rodents can nest there; and fresh grass clippings are high in nitrogen, and actually temporarily rob the soil of nitrogen as they require more of it to break down. So allow them to dry first, then spread as mulch. You can get around this by simply spreading on open areas of your garden initially to allow decomposition without affecting garden plants. Hope this helps.
Reply:yes they will work as mulch just do not make it too deep for the plants to push through- and ck your siol ph some plants don not like acidic soil some do- you will have to research this- again- yes in the garden wuth plants that like that type of mulch-
Reply:I use grass clipping all the time!! Just don't put it right up close to the stems if the grass clipping are not dry yet! It feeds the soil!!
Reply:Short answer-yes. Don't use too many cedar needles, except around acid-loving plants like azealas and rhododendrons. You can mix in some with the grass clippings, but not a lot. Perennials will grow through mulch, as long as it is not too thick. I usually mulch mine in the fall heavily, to keep from drying out, but leave the stems protruding so I know where they are. Then in early spring, (depending on which plant-some are earlier than others) I check regularly for growth and pull back the mulch from the new growth until it gets well established stems and is above the mulch. Then I put the mulch back closer to the plant for moisture retention and cut down on weeds.
How can I keep my cats from pooping in my flower beds ?
you can purchase a roll of concrete reinforcing wire and lay it across the entry points to your planting area. Spray it with Re-pel, anise oil or Eucalyptus oil. Cats find stepping between the openings an annoyance and that coupled with the smell will drive them away. You can place pieces of cardboard with Tanglefoot applied. Cats step in it once and leave quickly! Get a scarecrow impact sprinkler that is motion controlled. It comes on loudly, runs for about 10 seconds in an arc and scares the cats away.
Here is a site with several suggestions%26gt; http://www.stretcher.com/stories/980702b...
Here are more tips (please ignore the one about mothballs)
http://www.thefrugallife.com/catsdigging...
How can I keep my cats from pooping in my flower beds ?
Chili powder its burns their bums and they don't go there again...
Reply:You could shoot them, but then your neighbors pets would poop there instead! Americans spend billions on pet foods, vet bills and all the treats and the rest of it. Some people care more for their pets and care than their own children. Did you know if you took 1/2 of what is spent on the care of pets that money would feed and clothe the needy of the world? In some locations you can hit your child and get less jail time than if you did the same to someones pet? I like pets too and this is not an outcry, but I see this so often in places I go. Did you know if the major pet food companies used 1/2 of their advertising budgets, which are tax deductible, and donated it, that Feed the Children would not have to solicit funds from individuals? I guess it depends where your priorities are, pets give some comfort, are warm and fuzzy and some do tricks, but when you buy your weeks supply of gourmet pet foods, think of those starving children with no hope of a handout, much less a hand up. If you give wherever that is a start, but you are one in a million, peace..
Reply:Try putting some red pepper in your flower beds.
Reply:Shoot them, the kitty won't be pooping anymore.
Reply:Try putting some white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray it around your garden and anywhere around your house. It also works on places like porches where they spray to mark their territory.
Reply:They make a spray that you can buy in most pet shops, and department stores. That you can spray on your flower beds. It keeps the cats from getting into your flower beds, or any other place you don't want them to try and use as a litter box. The scent of it rep ells cats from the area. But does not smell bad to most people. And is non toxic.
Reply:Get lemon, orange or lime cleaning spray then spray it on your flowers although I'm not sure if your plants will react to this!
Reply:GET YOURSELF A B.B. GUN AND SHOT HIM.
Reply:I have not tried this but see it all the time and thats filling empty plastic milk jugs with water and placing them in the flower beds .. for some reason people swear by it ....
Reply:Why do you want to do that? Cat poop is an excellent manure for your flowers. Maybe your cats are different but mine stay away from the flowers and just do the soil around theplants. Maybe yours are demon cats and just don't have the common sense to leave the plants alone. razor wire won't do anything to a cat. It'll get through in an instant in which case you'll need to get a spray like the others were talking about that'll repel them. I think that's mean though... they need freedom.
Here is a site with several suggestions%26gt; http://www.stretcher.com/stories/980702b...
Here are more tips (please ignore the one about mothballs)
http://www.thefrugallife.com/catsdigging...
How can I keep my cats from pooping in my flower beds ?
Chili powder its burns their bums and they don't go there again...
Reply:You could shoot them, but then your neighbors pets would poop there instead! Americans spend billions on pet foods, vet bills and all the treats and the rest of it. Some people care more for their pets and care than their own children. Did you know if you took 1/2 of what is spent on the care of pets that money would feed and clothe the needy of the world? In some locations you can hit your child and get less jail time than if you did the same to someones pet? I like pets too and this is not an outcry, but I see this so often in places I go. Did you know if the major pet food companies used 1/2 of their advertising budgets, which are tax deductible, and donated it, that Feed the Children would not have to solicit funds from individuals? I guess it depends where your priorities are, pets give some comfort, are warm and fuzzy and some do tricks, but when you buy your weeks supply of gourmet pet foods, think of those starving children with no hope of a handout, much less a hand up. If you give wherever that is a start, but you are one in a million, peace..
Reply:Try putting some red pepper in your flower beds.
Reply:Shoot them, the kitty won't be pooping anymore.
Reply:Try putting some white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray it around your garden and anywhere around your house. It also works on places like porches where they spray to mark their territory.
Reply:They make a spray that you can buy in most pet shops, and department stores. That you can spray on your flower beds. It keeps the cats from getting into your flower beds, or any other place you don't want them to try and use as a litter box. The scent of it rep ells cats from the area. But does not smell bad to most people. And is non toxic.
Reply:Get lemon, orange or lime cleaning spray then spray it on your flowers although I'm not sure if your plants will react to this!
Reply:GET YOURSELF A B.B. GUN AND SHOT HIM.
Reply:I have not tried this but see it all the time and thats filling empty plastic milk jugs with water and placing them in the flower beds .. for some reason people swear by it ....
Reply:Why do you want to do that? Cat poop is an excellent manure for your flowers. Maybe your cats are different but mine stay away from the flowers and just do the soil around theplants. Maybe yours are demon cats and just don't have the common sense to leave the plants alone. razor wire won't do anything to a cat. It'll get through in an instant in which case you'll need to get a spray like the others were talking about that'll repel them. I think that's mean though... they need freedom.
Neighbors cats using my flower beds for kitty litter pan! Help!?
I just spent $200 putting in flower beds and plants and now my neighbors cats are peeing on my flowers killing them and burrying their poo in the flower beds! What can I do to stop them without killing my flowers? They come out in the middle of the night and I can't catch them.
Neighbors cats using my flower beds for kitty litter pan! Help!?
Well I know they hate tape on their feet. For awhile(till they find a new litter box, stretch duct tape upside down across your flower beds especially where they use it most or where they enter it. Secure it with some kind of stake to hold it in place. That or place some doggie doo in there for awhile to scare them off.
Reply:try citrus rind....oranges.lemons,limes,grapefruit.... hurt the soil and cats don't like them!
Reply:Not sure where you live, if there are water restrictions in place, but maybe you should put the hose on them, when you catch them in the daytime. I love cats, but having to put up with the neighbors cats peeing and shitting everywhere is a bit much!! Specially when the owner doesn't give a rat's. You could scoop it up and throw it over into their yard. I've done that myself and I reckon the message sinks in. In Australia, cats are deemed furile creatures and not at all appreciated let out at night to do any sort of damage.
Reply:Try moth crystals. It works with dogs.
Reply:Hello,
This is a serious problem; I used pinecones to keep the cats out. Can't stand the smell. My friend uses hot ground peppers. Pine cones work the cats don't like the prickley pinecones. Check out secilysgardentips.com for some other tips and tricks,
Best wishes,
Secily W.
Reply:Use anything prickly, such as cedar limbs.
One can also buy spikes for this purpose.
My neighbor gets live traps from the animal controll folks and after the cats are trapped, she calls them to come pick them up.
Reply:try throwing out some mothballs
Reply:Oh yes, those cats sure do appreciate your new flower beds and plants. I just hate that people think it's okay to let their cats outside to poop wherever they want!
I tried everything from cayanne pepper to moth balls to motion sensor flood lights and the little rat bastards kept pooping in my flowerbeds, too.
I also scooped up the poop and took it to the cats owners. They acted like I was nuts, so I started letting my dogs poop on their lawn. Funny, they didn't like that at all!
I'm with the other Y!Answerer that said to get traps from animal control. The OWNER of the cat is the one that needs to alter their behavior, the cats don't learn lessons easily. Once they have to pay to get thier pet back they might think twice before letting them out to roam.
And the cats can get hit by a car, or get into fights with other cats and get hurt, so I see no reason why anyone would want their pet to roam. It's irresponsible.
Reply:Use pepper to stop the cats from going near your garden. Just sprinkle around your flower beds and if you can see where they are coming from next door, put a double dose there.
I hope this helps.
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Neighbors cats using my flower beds for kitty litter pan! Help!?
Well I know they hate tape on their feet. For awhile(till they find a new litter box, stretch duct tape upside down across your flower beds especially where they use it most or where they enter it. Secure it with some kind of stake to hold it in place. That or place some doggie doo in there for awhile to scare them off.
Reply:try citrus rind....oranges.lemons,limes,grapefruit.... hurt the soil and cats don't like them!
Reply:Not sure where you live, if there are water restrictions in place, but maybe you should put the hose on them, when you catch them in the daytime. I love cats, but having to put up with the neighbors cats peeing and shitting everywhere is a bit much!! Specially when the owner doesn't give a rat's. You could scoop it up and throw it over into their yard. I've done that myself and I reckon the message sinks in. In Australia, cats are deemed furile creatures and not at all appreciated let out at night to do any sort of damage.
Reply:Try moth crystals. It works with dogs.
Reply:Hello,
This is a serious problem; I used pinecones to keep the cats out. Can't stand the smell. My friend uses hot ground peppers. Pine cones work the cats don't like the prickley pinecones. Check out secilysgardentips.com for some other tips and tricks,
Best wishes,
Secily W.
Reply:Use anything prickly, such as cedar limbs.
One can also buy spikes for this purpose.
My neighbor gets live traps from the animal controll folks and after the cats are trapped, she calls them to come pick them up.
Reply:try throwing out some mothballs
Reply:Oh yes, those cats sure do appreciate your new flower beds and plants. I just hate that people think it's okay to let their cats outside to poop wherever they want!
I tried everything from cayanne pepper to moth balls to motion sensor flood lights and the little rat bastards kept pooping in my flowerbeds, too.
I also scooped up the poop and took it to the cats owners. They acted like I was nuts, so I started letting my dogs poop on their lawn. Funny, they didn't like that at all!
I'm with the other Y!Answerer that said to get traps from animal control. The OWNER of the cat is the one that needs to alter their behavior, the cats don't learn lessons easily. Once they have to pay to get thier pet back they might think twice before letting them out to roam.
And the cats can get hit by a car, or get into fights with other cats and get hurt, so I see no reason why anyone would want their pet to roam. It's irresponsible.
Reply:Use pepper to stop the cats from going near your garden. Just sprinkle around your flower beds and if you can see where they are coming from next door, put a double dose there.
I hope this helps.
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