Author:
Randy Alexander
Date Of Creation:
3 April 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Cats often use the garden to make their outdoor litter box. If your cat or a neighbor's cat walks in the garden, you can limit or stop this behavior altogether. It's best to get your cat out of the garden in the first place, and these inexpensive remedies will help.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Distract your cat's attention
Mulch the garden soil. Most cats do not like contact with humus, so they will avoid these areas. In addition, cats are attracted to the yard due to the fresh soil that looks like a litter box. When they cover the soil, they will no longer find the garden attractive.
Use a concrete screen or steel wire with a hole size of about 2.5 cm. You can spread the barrier along the path leading to the garden. Cats do not like to walk in rows and will stay away from this area.- You can spread the screen over the ground and cover it with mulch. Use a stapler to make holes for the plant to grow, and fold the mesh edge to the ground. A screen can help keep your cat from burrowing and digging into the ground.
Use a wood stick or twig. Plug many branches into the ground. Cats don't like walking on branches, and you can plant plants in the open.- You can replace the branches with a trellis mesh.Plants can grow through openings of the net, and cats will not like to walk on any fence.
Place a carpet of thorns in the garden. Although they may sound dangerous, they are not harmful to cats. This type of carpet has plastic spikes that prevent your cat from going up. Cut the carpet into small pieces and spread it around the garden.
Use a repellent to repel scent cats. This medicine is available at home gardens and hardware stores, as a spray or as a spray. Cats don't like this smell, so stay away from your garden.
- If you need to cover a large area, you should use an ice pill. If you want to keep the cat away from certain areas, you can use a spray bottle. When you see your cat returning, take more medicine.
- Lion's fertilizer is an effective repellant that can be found on the internet. The cat is afraid of this because it thinks a large enemy is nearby.
Use citrus. Cats don't like the smell of citrus. The simple way is to scatter citrus peels around the garden, although you will have to change them often.
- Instead of the peel, you can use a spray with citrus scent. Alternatively you can use citrus essential oil and spread it around the garden. Dissolve 10-15 drops of essential oil in a glass of water, then pour into a spray bottle.
Use stronger odors. For example, your cat doesn't like the smell of pipe tobacco or coffee, so you can use coffee grounds or coffee on the ground in your garden to keep your cat away.
- Alternatively, you can spray a solution of water and vinegar around your garden, or mix 10-15 drops of lavender or eucalyptus essential oil in a glass of water to spray on your yard. You need to spray it regularly to keep your cat from entering.
Sprinkle with chili powder. Some people find it effective when spreading chili powder around the garden. However, each time the rain is finished you must reapply a new powder.
Planting thyme. Cats don't like the smell of this plant. Although the leaves of plants can cause poisoning, your cat will stay away from them instead of chewing the leaves closer.
Use motion detectors. You can place an ultrasound or water motion detector in the garden. When the cat approaches, the motion will trigger the sensor. Depending on the device, they will emit an ultrasound that cannot be heard by humans or spray water around the bow to help keep cats away from the garden. Some people combine both types to ensure maximum efficiency.
- If you see your cat in the yard, use a gentle spray of water to keep him away.
Method 2 of 3: Attract the cat to another area
Choose a location with plenty of sunlight. Cats love to stay in the sun, so choose a sunny area for a few hours a day.
Plant grass and cats. Cats love cat grass and cat mint, and you can distract them from your garden by planting them in a different location in your yard. The cat will be attracted to that area instead of your garden. However, be aware that this can attract more cats to your home.
Create a sand patch. In addition to growing cat grass, you can prepare soil near the cat grass growing area and spread sand over it. Cats love to lie on this spot, making them lose interest in your yard.
- Your cat can use this position to poop, so be sure to clean it up regularly. However, this has the effect of preventing the cat from accessing other areas of the garden.
Spread a thin layer of mulch around the area. Cats do not like thick mulch, but prefer to dig through the mulch, so they will be attracted to this location.
Plant your cat's favorite plant. Cats love wheat plants, flax seeds, oats, barley, and lemongrass. advertisement
Method 3 of 3: Contact owner and authorities
Review your local pet leash laws. In many areas pets should not go out without leashes. Once you know the law, you can contact the authorities about cats wandering in the garden.
Find the owner. Check the collar, if available, for the pet's owner, as most collars contain the owner's phone number, or the vet's office phone number. You can also watch your cat's path as he leaves the garden.
Talk to the pet owner. If this is your neighbor's cat, talk to them about this. Inform neighbors about leash laws, and ask them to keep cats indoors. You may threaten to call the animal controller if the cat continues to mess.
Contact animal control. If this is a stray cat or your neighbor's cat continues to bother, you can call in an animal controller to take the cat away. advertisement
Warning
- Any method of preventing cats from wandering in the garden should be environmentally friendly and safe for cats and other animals to access your garden. Use safe and natural products in place of toxic chemicals, and always check product labels for safety.
