My cats did this too. I took a paper plate, cut a hole in the middle to fit around my plant and a slit to get it on. It lays on top of the dirt and the cats don't ever bother it. ... View related article.
I took a 3' piece of yarn and tied it to the end of a dowel rod. On the other end I tied an old toy that my cats didn't play with anymore. I control the "stick" end. My cats love this game, when I get it out they all come running. ... View related article.
