Cats In Garden

[Mags22]

A quick- fix until I get a cat-scarier please! All of a sudden this afternoon a cat has dug holes in two tubs with seeds growing outside my gate,making a healthy deposit! And I don't want the same thing in my yard tubs etc. What can I try to deter it? Any ideas welcome.........

[grasscarp]

If you look at related questions below there are suggestions

[rsvp]

put sharp stones or brambles over the soil area for a while - citrus peel is supposed to help deter cats but can vouch for that method.I have seen tin foil crimped around the top of pots for a while too - doesn't look too good but seemed to work.

[ladybirder]

Good idea, cats hate tin foil.

[Linotype]

Interesting problem and probably an ongoing one in the making! Large round pebbles work well for us – they really don't have to be sharp – cats try to get to the soft earth to dig a hole to leave their 'you-know-what' ... to be honest we've not had much luck with citrus shavings/orange peel. As I say, try the above ... good luck!

[vakayu]

I only wish there was a quick fix,or rather any fix I am plagued with neighbours cats making "deposits" as you so politely put it,anyone with a sure fix would make an absolute fortune!!

[Prudie]

I lay pea sticks (or similar) in a lattice across the tubs

[quizzkid]

You could try buying some lion poo. It is called Silent Roar Cat Repellent from primrose.co.uk. My friend tried this and it did work.

[joe.s-b]

My daughter had a beautiful garden which was the only one in her street. You can guess where all the local cats went. She tried everything without. When she moved her buyer had a dog. Problem solved.

[midagetrolop]

I have had lion poo, four sonic cat scarers - they don't work!! don't waste your money. My neighbour has 16 of the foul things, I have tried everything. i think people should be made to keep them on their own land like dogs, why should we have to put up with their filth when we have no animals.