mjmooney Posted February 27, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, zak said: Ok not sure this was worth a new thread, but i have 2 issues with my garden: 1. Stray Cats 2. Fox im not sure which is doing what but both are in my garden from time to time. I dont even have grass, i have artificial turf. But there is alot if shitting going on in my garden and digging. I even found a shoe in my flower bed. What is the best way of getting rid of both? I actually think its mostly the cats, although it is unlike cats to just shit on the artificial grass. I have tried using cat repellent granules but that has not worked. I think they live in the garden next to mine and if they wanted to go anywhere they would have to go through my garden. Anyone got a way i can stop them coming into my garden? Lion shit. (Not a joke, by the way, apparently it actually works). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 1 minute ago, zak said: Ok not sure this was worth a new thread, but i have 2 issues with my garden: 1. Stray Cats 2. Fox im not sure which is doing what but both are in my garden from time to time. I dont even have grass, i have artificial turf. But there is alot if shitting going on in my garden and digging. I even found a shoe in my flower bed. What is the best way of getting rid of both? I actually think its mostly the cats, although it is unlike cats to just shit on the artificial grass. I have tried using cat repellent granules but that has not worked. I think they live in the garden next to mine and if they wanted to go anywhere they would have to go through my garden. Anyone got a way i can stop them coming into my garden? Most cats don't like (particularly fresh) citrus peel - slugs do though (especially grapefruit). If they are digging in (and presumably soiling) your beds or an area of soil like that that you dont want to cover (like with rocks or something) then stick a load of old chopsticks/ice lolly sticks/wooden kebab sticks/or just some sticks upright in the ground. No one's going to **** where there's a spike in a scary position. After a while they should have moved on and found another 'patch' somewhere. Artificial turf is a weird one though. If you cant/dont want to pierce the matting try putting something in their way - they might just move on somewhere that's easier for them. Never had to deal with a fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Lion shit. (Not a joke, by the way, apparently it actually works). Lion Manure (i.e silent roar) gets terrible reviews on amazon about it not working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 27, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2018 We sometmes get foxes passing through our garden on their rounds. I quite like to see them - they never seem to cause any problems. We no longer have cats, but next door have three, who also stroll through our garden. Again, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 The foxes stopped shitting in my garden after I started peeing in my garden. The more carnivorous your diet, the more effective the deterrent. The little feckers stole one of my trainers the girlfriend had put out the back door, then forgot about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 35 minutes ago, Xann said: The foxes stopped shitting in my garden after I started peeing in my garden.The more carnivorous your diet, the more effective the deterrent. The little feckers stole one of my trainers the girlfriend had put out the back door, then forgot about. 59 minutes ago, zak said: I even found a shoe in my flower bed. Hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, VILLAMARV said: Hmmmm. Just looked in the 'Piss You Off' thread - It was 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) To celebrate the fact that this snow is going, I've just ordered myself a couple of magnolia plants via a code from the MSE weekly money saving email (details here): Quote If you go via this Van Meuwen* MSE Blagged link - the code TM_VAF1 should automatically be applied at the basket stage - you can get one magnolia bare root plant for £8.94 delivered (£4.99 plus £3.95 delivery). It’s normally £34 all-in and the next cheapest we could find is £12 delivered from Van Meuwen via Groupon - the next cheapest after that is £24.98 delivered from Gardening Express. It's one order per person and the offer ends at 11.59pm on Sun 4 Mar, or when all 10,000 bundles have been sold, whichever comes first. Apparently, the flowers when separated can be pickled and eaten. Edited March 4, 2018 by snowychap Spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted March 4, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 4, 2018 First preparation. Broccoli, Cabbage, Romaine lettuce ,Rocket,Leek 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnkarl Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) On 2/27/2018 at 14:08, zak said: Ok not sure this was worth a new thread, but i have 2 issues with my garden: 1. Stray Cats 2. Fox im not sure which is doing what but both are in my garden from time to time. I dont even have grass, i have artificial turf. But there is alot if shitting going on in my garden and digging. I even found a shoe in my flower bed. What is the best way of getting rid of both? I actually think its mostly the cats, although it is unlike cats to just shit on the artificial grass. I have tried using cat repellent granules but that has not worked. I think they live in the garden next to mine and if they wanted to go anywhere they would have to go through my garden. Anyone got a way i can stop them coming into my garden? Borrow a large dog for a few nights and let it out when you see the cats/fox in the garden. Repeat twice and they won't ever come back. To echo other sentiments on here - peeing in my garden seems to have helped too. We also put a pile of sand outside the fence of our neighbour that owns what seems like 20 cats so now they're fouling right by their seating area as opposed to in our veg bed. In my experience you'd be surprised how little cat owners seem to care about their pets peeing on people's doors, *****ing in people's front gardens and eating local wildlife though, so don't expect a forthcoming response if you were to take it up with them. Edited March 5, 2018 by magnkarl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob182 Posted May 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2018 Having moved house last month, my garden has quadrupled in size. I need to put some grass seed down because it’s a bit patchy in places, but other than that, it’s just a case of keeping weeds at bay (and keeping an eye on the size of the trees, as all of the big ones seem to sit within my fences!) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 23, 2018 That looks a bit like ours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 23, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 My lawn currently looks like the pitch at Eden Gardens on the fifth day of a test match 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Nice garden @Rob182. Weeks like this make me hate living in an apartment. Would love a garden (but would employ a gardener!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, bickster said: My lawn currently looks like the pitch at Eden Gardens on the fifth day of a test match Full of Indians? Edited May 23, 2018 by Xela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 23, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, Xela said: Full of Indians? I didn't say England were playing (I meant the match was still in progress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 5 hours ago, bickster said: My lawn currently looks like the pitch at Eden Gardens on the fifth day of a test match Zelas first girlfriend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Xela said: Nice garden @Rob182. Weeks like this make me hate living in an apartment. Would love a garden (but would employ a gardener!) You can come and use mine if you cut it for me, I’ll even throw in a bacon & egg sarnie. I love my garden but absolutely hate doing the first mow of the year but it really needs doing now. It looks like Jurassic Park out there and I’ve been putting it off but the weather is giving me no excuse. Edited May 23, 2018 by Ingram85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 23, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Ingram85 said: You can come and use mine if you cut it for me, I’ll even throw in a bacon & egg sarnie. I love my garden but absolutely hate doing the first mow of the year but it really needs doing now. It looks like Jurassic Park out there and I’ve been putting it off but the weather is giving me no excuse. You sound just like me. I gave in to the jungle two weeks ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted May 23, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Rob182 said: Having moved house last month, my garden has quadrupled in size. I need to put some grass seed down because it’s a bit patchy in places, but other than that, it’s just a case of keeping weeds at bay (and keeping an eye on the size of the trees, as all of the big ones seem to sit within my fences!) Beautiful. I'm so jealous. I would love a garden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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