How to Keep Cats Out Of Your Garden

Is your garden becoming a potty paradise for Cats? Felines are territorial, once they mark their spot; it can be difficult to break the pattern. Fortunately, there are some useful tips to prevent felines from taking over your garden.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chicken Wire
• Black pepper oil
• Lemon or orange rinds
• apple vinegar or 5% acidic vinegar

1. 

   Mulch is a wonderful thing but it can also be seen as an invitation to a giant litter box. Cut a piece of chicken wire that fits snug around the plants. Add a small layer of mulch to weigh down the wire and acts as camouflage.

2. For closed off spaces like a crawl space or open areas beneath the porch you might want to try natural scent repellents such as black pepper oil. Keep in mind that they are only marginally effective because you have to reapply more often.

3. If you have a veggie garden, chicken wire might not work and scent repellents is a no-no, so try citrus peels. Cats are averse to the smell of citrus so place the rinds a few inches apart into your veggie garden. As the smell fades, replace with more rinds.

4. Another natural repellant is vinegar. You will not be able to use this in your garden, but it works great to use around garden perimeters. Use a store bought 5% acidic or apple cider vinegar. Make sure you reapply after it rains.

Tips & Warnings

• Chicken wire can be purchased at any home improvement store.
• Do not spray vinegar on your plants

[jarethamarie]

on 6/7/2008 I really like that you suggested natural, non-toxic methods here!

[Tippy]

on 6/7/2008 Love these ideas. I'm going to try some today.

[Desula]

on 6/1/2008 Thank you for these tips. I will have to share with a couple of folks.

[momandpopoften]

on 5/31/2008 What great ideas! Thanks!

[showpup]

on 5/30/2008 Thank you! Maybe I can finally keep our 3 outdoor kitties out of our garden.