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17-04-2009, 11:06 AM
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| | | Prickly shrubs to deter cats?
Has anyone any ideas what I could plant to deter a cat from taking a particular path near my water voles? I'd be very grateful for any suggestions. |
17-04-2009, 11:10 AM
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| | | Re: Prickly shrubs to deter cats?
Butcher's Broom is very prickly stuff!
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17-04-2009, 01:04 PM
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Thanks, I'll look into that! |
17-04-2009, 01:04 PM
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| | | Re: Prickly shrubs to deter cats?
So is Gooseberry.
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17-04-2009, 05:24 PM
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| | | Re: Prickly shrubs to deter cats?
Berberis will deter anything some types are quite small shrubs and depending on which you choose you have year round colour and berries. 
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17-04-2009, 05:30 PM
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Forgot Pyracantha is good too for same reason 
Birds like blackies like it too for nesting
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