Show Download Article You love your garden—and, unfortunately, it seems like all the neighborhood cats love it, too. If you notice cats using your garden as a litter box or gnawing on some of your plants, you are probably all too eager to figure out how to keep those frisky felines out. You can choose to create a physical barrier, make your garden unpleasant to cats, or scare them away. If all else fails, you can try to make peace and strike a truce with the cat by giving its own area to use.
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About This ArticleArticle SummaryX To keep cats out of your garden, you can create a barrier fence that's at least 6 feet tall to physically block their entry or embed chicken wire into the top layer of soil to make the surface unpleasant for cats to walk on. Don't worry, chicken wire won't hurt the cats, just deter them! You can also plant herbs with potent scents in your garden, like lavender and lemon thyme, to discourage cats from entering the area. For information about other strong-smelling items you can use to deter cats, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 695,269 times. Did this article help you?How do I keep Neighbours cats out of my garden?Most recommended: Water: Cats hate it, so keep a water pistol (Super Soaker) handy and spray any time you see them in your yard. A spray with the hose also works well. Scarecrow Motion Activitated Sprinklers: The “Scarecrow” senses animals the same way security lights detect people; movement and heat.
What is a good homemade cat repellent?Citronella oil is a homemade cat repellent that many people have had success with. Citronella is best known as a mosquito repellent, but cats find the Citronella odor to be distasteful. Simply mix one part Citronella oil to four parts water and spray liberally in the troubled areas.
How do I stop cats using my garden as a toilet?How to stop cats pooping in the garden: 8 simple tips. Odour repellent. ... . Citrus peels. ... . Install a motion-activated sprinkler. ... . Using sound motion detectors. ... . Cover your garden with twigs. ... . Bananas. ... . Keep your garden clean. ... . Use an outdoor litter tray.. What is the most effective cat repellent?To keep cats away from gardens, flower beds, or specific areas of property, scatter fragrant items that don't appeal to a cat's sense of smell, like fresh orange or lemon peels, organic citrus-scented sprays, coffee grounds, vinegar, pipe tobacco, or oil of lavender, lemongrass, citronella, or eucalyptus.
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