As the weather cools, pets are indoors more often and looking for great play toys.  If you don’t want your ferns, African Violets and holiday plants to become the toy of the day - consider this spray recipe from Marc Morrone of the Martha Stewart Show:

Make Pepper and Garlic Spray
Tools and Materials
1 quart water
4 tablespoons red-pepper flakes
2 tablespoons garlic powder
Misting bottle
Strainer

Pepper and Garlic Spray How-To
1. Mix water, red-pepper flakes, and garlic powder.
2. Strain solution.
3. Pour into misting bottle.
4. Spray plants.
It’s safe for your plant leaves and yet the smell will keep pets away from chewing on the leaves.  One additional tip from Marc is to let the solution sit for a day before straining and using on your plants for the highest potency.

Marc offers a series of tips for protecting your plants from pets. 

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