Are they doing potty in the garden beds or beating up the plants like they're toys?
For potty, I used the big chunky pine bark mulch. Not so fun for kitty to paw in. And I used metal bakers racks, & old refrigerator racks, laid flat on the ground where I had planted seeds or seedlings to keep them from scratching. The wire grates get between their pads and they dont like to walk on it. Works against deer too!! A low chicken wire fence may be a possible solution to keep them from swatting the plants.
They're playing with the plants as if they're toys. Today I chased them off when I watered the flowers so.....I know once they're older they don't play so much but who knows with three of them around......play is the best.
Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
I had some that did that in a spot i couldnt 'fence' but outgrew it within their first year. I would make a chickenwire fence, even if its a foot high to discourage them from getting in there. Dont want them to chew a plant that could make them sick! Just be sure the fence doesnt have any sharp edges and is firmly against the ground at the base. A sprinkler on the gardn when they're out might work too.
About kitties and your lilies...... The pollen from lilies (lilium- all species)is incredibly poisonous to cats of all ages. It is a horrible death. Even a minute amount licked off of their fur will kill. I love your kitties.
~Tina
Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)
I'll do my best to keep them out of the flower beds, I know from past experience that they do out grow their mischievous behaviour after the first year. But oh my the lily story has me a bit concerned.
We were a bit afraid our dog would be jealous of them, but he is such a timid deal where they're concerned. The kittens are just doing their best to butter up to him. It's very funny to watch.
Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
Just to let you know that Toffee the kitten that "played" with my lilies is alright.
I did some reading of the problems with lilies and kittens and it seems that my I MAY not have the lilies that poison cats. I'm still hoping that I'm right.
Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
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