Cats are often interested in seedlings and may eat or destroy them.
In this article, we will tell you how to protect plants from pets.
Why do cats dig into potted plants
Some cats dig and eat plants because they are bored and have nothing else to play with.
Others may feel lonely. Find toys that your cat likes to prevent the cat from damaging your indoor plants and seedlings.
Also, play with your cat for about 30 minutes a day, split into two or three sessions.
How to protect seedlings on a windowsill from a cat
Cats will not like the essential oils of citrus fruits, lavender, cloves, rosemary, as well as the smells of onions, garlic, and red pepper. It is enough to moisten cotton pads with unpleasant aromas and place them on the windowsill.
You can make a spray with essential oils, place bowls of hot spices near the pots, or place lemon slices on the windowsills.
Decorative stones can also prevent an animal from digging the soil in a pot.
Plastic vegetable crates are the best way to protect your plants. Turn the box upside down and cover the plant with it.
This way you will provide the plant with protection and will not leave it without light and air.
Citrus, cinnamon, lavender, mint, rosemary - all these smells can send a cat to hell.
You can also use professional sprays containing the urine of large predators (foxes, coyotes) - this will also repel cats.
Previously, we told you why you should feed seedlings with sugar.
