How to keep pests out of your garden using plastic forks

The Danger Garden blogger stuck clear cutlery (knives, forks and spoons) into her garden. She was impressed that the clear objects were virtually invisible and that they successfully kept the cats away.

"What furry little kitty bum wants to be caught crouching over a knife?" The Danger Garden humorously writes.

So far, dozens of The Danger Garden readers have left positive comments on the article. "Thanks for this! I've been trying to find a way to prevent my dog from sitting in my flowerbed and squishing the bulbs that are just now poking through," writes Anzelina. 

Another reader, Shirley Fox, offers her own tip for using spiky sticks to keep squirrels out of her garden. Shirley Fox remarks she would try The Danger Garden's cutlery hack, as plastic forks are longer than most spiky sticks in her own garden, and thus more likely to effectively keep pests away.

Mark and Gaz were pleased with their own success using the plastic fork hack. They also recommend using dried bamboo canes with stems still intact to deter cats from disturbing plants.