by Jke9247132
How can I keep cats from using my flower bed for their bathroom?
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![Hillela G.]()
Hillela G.
on Mar 02, 2017
That's frustrating! You can put pieces of aluminum foil or jagged rocks, you can also sprinkle citrus peels. Cats like none of these- good luck!
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![Shoshana Hoffman]()
Shoshana Hoffman
on Mar 02, 2017
Lavender and curry have strong smells that cats don't like. If you plant those among/near your garden it should keep the cats away. -
![Sherri]()
Sherri
on Mar 02, 2017
bury some fine chicken wire just under the dirt.. -
![Jen]()
Jen
on Mar 02, 2017
Cayenne pepper! Sprinkle it everywhere...only downside is when it rains you have to redo. But they hate it! -
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Jke9247132
on Mar 02, 2017
A thought. Thank you -
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Jke9247132
on Mar 02, 2017
great! Rain is somewhat scarce around here, so I will try this. Thanks -
![Maryann Mowery]()
Maryann Mowery
on Mar 03, 2017
Try mothballs, will keep cats out of flowers. Can't use them in veggie gardens. -
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Jke9247132
on Mar 03, 2017
I heard about this, but I didn't know about the smell of the mothballs. -
![Candee Hart Read]()
Candee Hart Read
on Mar 04, 2017
I use old coffee grounds plus it's good for the plants and soil. -
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Jke9247132
on Mar 04, 2017
Great idea -
![Janet Pizaro]()
Janet Pizaro
on Mar 04, 2017
Do not use moth balls. Citrus peels work along with plastic forks with the prongs facing upward and any plants with strong odors.- See 1 previous
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![Virginia Prestridge]()
Virginia Prestridge
on Mar 04, 2017
CHICKEN WIRE KEEPS THEM FROM DIGGING -
![Sally Davis]()
Sally Davis
on Mar 04, 2017
,moth balls -
![Susan Axsom Curtis]()
Susan Axsom Curtis
on Mar 05, 2017
The cats do not like to walk on chicken wire if you place it on top of the soil. -
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Suellen Hintz
on Mar 06, 2017
If you know the owners be sure to discuss the situation with them. Years ago my cats were using the neighbor's back yard (new neighborhood and they didn't put in grass). My cats started disappearing, one each Saturday. I was heartbroken... Years later I heard what was happening, and if the neighbors had discussed this with me I would have built a wonderful outdoor litter box, especially if it would have prevented the loss of my cats. 15 years later I still mourn them. -
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Jke9247132
on Mar 06, 2017
some are homeless, others the homeowners just let them roam -
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Dtc13128043
on Mar 06, 2017
You can put moth balls inside plastic jar screw on lid lay on side & punch holes in side that's up safe from pets but let's smell out & rain doesn't melt them.
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![Chabella]()
Chabella
on Mar 06, 2017
Nurseries sell bags of cocoa shells. I used this spread around my flower beds and had not one more cat in my garden! The shells are rough on their little paws so they don't like to walk on it and the odor is a deterrent. Because they are organic, they break down and nourish the soIl. Win-win-win all around!
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![Janis K Harrison]()
Janis K Harrison
on Mar 06, 2017
Top your bed(s) with pebbles about 1" or so in diameter. You can rake them aside to weed or replant, then rake them over again. Cocoa shells or coffee shells work, too.
Hillela G.
on Mar 02, 2017
Shoshana Hoffman
on Mar 02, 2017
Sherri
on Mar 02, 2017
Jen
on Mar 02, 2017
Jke9247132
on Mar 02, 2017
Maryann Mowery
on Mar 03, 2017
Candee Hart Read
on Mar 04, 2017
Janet Pizaro
on Mar 04, 2017
Virginia Prestridge
on Mar 04, 2017
Sally Davis
on Mar 04, 2017
Susan Axsom Curtis
on Mar 05, 2017
Suellen Hintz
on Mar 06, 2017
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