Re: OT: cat-proofing your iris beds
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: OT: cat-proofing your iris beds
- From: C* <C*@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Apr 1998 22:34:58 -0600 (MDT)
In a message dated 98-04-15 19:21:13 EDT, you write:
> have 3 stray kittens which I've adopted, they're about 7 months old now.
> They live outside and spend much of their time in my backyard (I live in a
> residential neighborhood). About a week ago they picked up the annoying
> habit of wrestling in my flower beds. They've destroyed several iris fans,
> tulip stalks, and fritillaria stalks. Before my irises begin to put up
> bloom stalks does anyone have an intelligent suggestion for cat-proofing
> my garden? (No, shooting them is not an option, nor is putting up an
> electric fence.)
The mothball flakes are a good start. For really stubborn cats (and dogs)
order a pizza with lots of extra packets of peppers. Sprinkle pepper flakes on
selected area. Eat pizza and relax...
Cathleen Campi
Zone 8 with three real
days of sunshine!
