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By Treetop

West Midlands, United Kingdom Gb

Cats have damaged front of Mrs Winder hebe. Is it viable to lift and turn allowing damaged side to be hidden from view? The plant is 3 years old.




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personally I wouldn't lift it. when you say damaged by cats in what way. perhaps a gentle prune to improve the overall shape would benefit the plant. if the cat is still around, the problems it causes will still be there.

3 Apr, 2016

 

The cat has pounced on it, several times. My thinking is it was trying to catch a mouse or something . Damaged the front of the plant severely.

3 Apr, 2016

 

When I've cut hebes back severely they have recovered.
I would try cutting back to below the damaged portions as you have nothing to lose. And perhaps keep sprinkling some ordinary pepper round the plant to deter the cat from making a habit of it.

3 Apr, 2016

 

Naughty cat wants a slap on its bottom, I would also trim said shrub, our Toffee is a beggar for jumping on one of mine, I think its because it grows near a gravel bed in which a lot of spiders live....

3 Apr, 2016

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