There are many ways to keep cats out of your garden. Some people might think it’s funny, strange or even illegal but all these tricks have been proven by the countless number of successful gardeners who saved their gardens from cat-invasion!
Check out these effective ways to keep cats at bay!
1. Ultrasonic Cat Repeller
The sound an ultrasonic repellent produces will keep your cat away, so don’t hesitate to buy one!
2. Grow Lavender
Cats are sensitive to the smell of lavender and will not visit your garden when they detect it.
3. Motion-Detecting Sprinklers
Cats are typically scared of water, so the sprinkler that detects movement will surely send them running for their lives.
4. Cat Sandbox
Cats love to play in your garden and this is the time when it gets messy. So make a cat sandbox, fill it with soft, fine-grained sand! With luck, their playful instincts will lead these furry friends right in there!
5. Wall Spikes
Let’s be honest, the spikes will deter even more than cats!
6. Scat Mats
Cats don’t like being on the ground, so cover up any exposed areas of your garden with scat mats. These are typically cut into four pieces for easy installation and will work great at deterring cats from wanting to hang around!
7. Remove Bird Feeder
Hanging your bird feeder in an inconvenient place is a great way to keep cats away. You can also use bungee cords or rope, so it doesn’t fall off the hook when not being used!
8. Use Commercial Cat Repellent
These repellents usually contain a powerful liquid that deters cats.
9. Set Up an Unwelcome Surface
One of the most effective ways to keep cats out is by placing pointy objects all over.
10. Grow the Coleus Canina
This plant is also called the scaredy cat plant because of its ability to scare cats away. If you want some company, consider growing it in your garden!
11. Use Non-toxic Scents
Cats are a lot like dogs in that they can easily smell anything and will immediately run away. So using scents is great way to deter them from your property!
12. Use Scented Oils
Cats are very sensitive to smells and whenever they detect something unusual, it will drive them away.
So if you don’t like the idea of growing herbs or plants in your home because cats can get into their houseplant pots while eating dinner (or whatever), consider using scented oils.
13. Coffee Grounds
Coffee grounds are a great way to get rid of cats. Just spread coffee on top and near your plants, then scatter the ground into their soil base so they can absorb some good nutrients!
14. Install Lattice Fencing
The fencing will keep your garden safe from intruders, including cats. Moreover, the gaps in between are small enough for them to even get through!
15. Electric Fencing
Installing an electric fencing in your garden is one way to keep cats away. This will not harm pets but just scare them off, making it easier for you!
16. Scatter Citrus Peels
Citrus just isn’t for cats! Cats hate the aroma or smell of citrus, so if you want to keep them out of your garden spread some peels around.
17. Hair Trimmings
Cats hate hair on their beds and will avoid it at all costs. So, if you have some hair trimmings, add them to your garden!
18. Remove Cat Scents Away
Cats will often mark their territory in your yard, therefore we recommend washing away their scent by pouring vinegar in the place that they have marked to be their own. This will make them flee.
19. Spray with Water
You can keep pesky cats out of your garden by spraying water and scaring them away. If you do this several times, they will not come back again!
20. Cayenne Pepper
If you want to keep cats from visiting your yard, then one of the best ways is using cayenne pepper as a repellent spray.
21. Lay Chicken Wire
Would you like to keep your garden safe from cats? Install chicken wire! It’s an easy and effective way.