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Just finished a small bench and discovered it's perfectly sized for all the neighborhood cats
I decided to build a little bench for my garden out of some scrap pine. I thought I measured everything right, but it came out a bit low to the ground. Now every cat on the block uses it as their personal lounging spot, and I can't get any work done in the garden without an audience. I mean, it's cute, but maybe I should have made it taller.
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troy_bailey606mo ago
Yeah, but free garden cats aren't all fun. They dig up my seedlings every spring, like clockwork. Last week I found a big hole where my marigolds were supposed to be. And they use soft dirt as a litter box, which is gross to clean up. That low bench is basically a cat welcome sign for all that mess.
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barbaramurphy6mo ago
Actually, cats digging up seedlings is a common headache for gardeners. But calling them just a mess misses how they keep rodents away from your veggies. For example, laying down some chicken wire over fresh soil can protect those marigolds. A layer of mulch or even rough stones makes the dirt less inviting for their bathroom needs. With a few changes, that bench can still be a nice spot without all the trouble.
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vera_nelson386mo ago
Honestly though, is that even a problem? Free garden cats sounds pretty nice tbh.
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