On Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:37:02 +0100, Andy Hall
wrote:
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SWMBO is now digging up a corner of the lawn and is going to persuade
matey to give that area a go!...

Have you told her that she's going to be disappointed, or are you going
to let her discover the hard way?

Unless this place is kept scrupulously clean and attractive, pussy
will find other places to be better and will go there instead.
If she puts best quality non-peat free compost and some expensive
plants in it , the cat is bound to use it. A roof to keep it dry would
be appreciated too.