How do you keep cats out of flower box and killing the plants?

Sandy
by Sandy
  7 answers
  • Staci Staci on Jul 20, 2017

    I have plants called catdog plants ((Coleus canina Sumcol 01 ) . I think this is the right name. They are an herb. When animals brush them they give off a "skunk" odor. They don't smell unless you touch them. They are actually pretty. They have a purple flower. I plant it in a small pot and put it in the flowerbed. I haven' t put them in the ground so I can control it. I plant it each year. You nursery should have them.

  • Sam4607472 Sam4607472 on Jul 20, 2017

    try moth balls scattered about

  • Bea26166239 Bea26166239 on Jul 20, 2017

    I heard trying to put hot dry chilis in the soil. The cats do not like the smells.


  • Nancy Johnston Nancy Johnston on Jul 20, 2017

    try a bit of coffee grounds or ground mint on the soil

  • Reggie Prevatt Reggie Prevatt on Jul 20, 2017

    Sprinkle cinnamon around the borders of the flower box or use plastic toothpicks stuck into the dirt.

  • Sandi Blair Sandi Blair on Jul 20, 2017

    Cayenne pepper worked in my window boxes.

  • Eileen Howarth Eileen Howarth on Jul 22, 2017

    Water pistol. It doesnt hurt them but it does make them wary. As soon as they see the water theyre off.