How can I get my cat to stay out of the plants?

Caitlin: How can I get my cat to stay out of the plants?
We have a cat, and an indoor tree. Our cat likes to get into the pot and play in the dirt. We put tin foil around it because cats are said not to like it, but my cat doesn’t seem to mind it. What are some other ways to keep our cat out of the plants. Preferably something that we can use that is something household common.

Answers and Views:

Answer by Kato
Cover the top dirt with pebbles (you can get these at any garden center or landscaping place). She won’t like digging in the pebbles, but all that dirt is just too enticing for a cat.

The pebbles have the benefit of looking good, not hindering with watering or caring for the plants, and keeping the cat at bay.

Answer by punkandrockstar
Spray the cat with water everytime its nnear the plannts

Answer by Working Cat Studios
Buy Cactus.

Answer by StiNk EyE McGeE
Grow a pot of cat nip just for him.

Answer by confused dog
if he is tearing them up get a spray bottle fill it with water NO OTHER FLUIDS!!!! and squirt him with it do it only when he is in it. he should stop soon or put them out of reach if all else fails call me!!!!

Answer by Rebecca
try to divert the kitties attention. Spray with water, shake a can of pennies, or something like that to get her attention. We use a water spray bottle and it really does the trick usually. We can call their name and just point the bottle and they usually stop whatever they are doing.