Never use oil to polish plant leaves. It clogs leaf pores and interferes with their functioning. Use milk instead. It’s inexpensive and provides a good shine once it dries.
Our cats have never been attracted to the milk-polished leaves. I think it's because the layer of milk remaining on the leaves is so thin. The milk dries quickly , and once it's dry, there's no smell at all, so neither cats nor bugs would be interested.
Larry
Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!
