Aw man, got some (what i think are) fungus gnats in a few pots.
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Sometimes I see videos where someone is 'styling' their houseplants... advising us to place potted plants on plant stands and pedestals at different levels, for an 'elevated' look that is a 'gamechanger'.
and i immediately think "my cats would be changing THAT game in a hurry".
These people obviously don't have cats.

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So, I grow a lot of plants in pots. I haven't had issues with squirrels (yet), but this is a cool hack to use if I do!

The Simple #Gardening Swap That Can Stop #Squirrels From Destroying #PottedPlants

by Kim W.S.
Wed, May 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT

"It can be fun to watch squirrels dig in the dirt with their fluffy tails in the air. But when they get their paws in your garden soil, it's not so cute anymore. The small holes that squirrels create, typically in search of food or a place to bury food, can be troublesome, especially for your potted plants. Squirrels can displace enough soil to cause damage, not to mention make a mess. Of all the tricks that people resort to keep squirrels out of garden pots, one is both effective and attractive: adding a layer of rocks on top of the soil.

"Many squirrel prevention tactics involve physical barriers of some kind, such as chicken wire, bird netting, or a cage. Squirrels are avid climbers, jumpers, and diggers, so sometimes it takes Fort Knox-level protection to prevent them from finding their way into your containers. But while these solutions might be effective, they're almost as unsightly as squirrel holes, and they can make it harder to enjoy your container garden. By contrast, using rocks as a barrier has aesthetic appeal and leaves the rest of the plants visible and accessible. To use this technique, just add a few inches of river rocks, poultry grit, or fine pea gravel to the top of the soil instead of mulch. You might think squirrels would dig through the rocks as well, but luckily, they much prefer dirt."

Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/simple-gardening-swap-stop-squirrels-100000088.html

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