The Hoont Cobra Animal Repeller is said to be the ultimate solution for keeping unwanted cats and other pests away from your property. Here I put it to the test so read on to find out how it performed in my garden. There are plenty of these water blaster cat repellers on the market. Back…
The outdoor Vs indoor cat debate has raged for decades but according to the Guardian 75% of cat owners in the US now keep their cat indoors (up from 30% in the mid 1990’s) whilst in the UK and EU its the opposite with only 30% no longer allowing their pet cat to roam freely. Yet, by…
Are you finding that cats are taking over your garden and destroying your plants? Then you may well find the Catwatch Cat Deterrent is the answer you’ve been looking for. This revolutionary product has been designed to help keep cats away from any outdoor space in a humane way, allowing you to enjoy your garden…
Before deciding whether to try a plant as a cat repellent we first need to find out if the cat likes or dislikes the aroma. Here’s my findings so far on the peppermint plant. Do cats like peppermint? Many cats do not like the smell of peppermint as it contains Salicylate which is poisonous to…
Jean from Kings Lynn wrote asking for advice on how to keep cats from pooping in her kids sandbox. She tells me the culprits are neighbours cats. How to keep cats out of your sandbox It is essential you stop cats from pooping in your Child’s sandbox as you are exposing them to the risk…
There seems to be mixed messages online regarding lavender plants and cats. As lavender is one of my favourite shrubs I though I would do some testing and digging…. Do cats like lavender? While a minority of cats do seem to enjoy the aroma of lavender, the majority of cats do not. The ASPCA list…
If you are thinking of using Cinnamon as a cat repellent you will want to be sure it is safe to do so. Many folk have Cinnamon around the home and use it for digestive problems, pain, even to treat colds. But will Cinnamon hurt cats? Is Cinnamon safe for cats? Although the ASPCA have…
While many gardeners use the aroma of herb plants to help deter cats from their garden you want to be sure you aren’t going to make the cat or any other animal ill from your plants. Is Rosemary toxic to cats? While most cats do not like the aroma of Rosemary it isn’t toxic to…
Dear Bob – I was cleaning up the neighbours cat poop from my lawn this morning and it occurred to me that there must be other cats pooping in my flowerbeds and burying it. Could this hidden cat faeces actually pose a health risk to me as I’m a keen gardener? Joanne – Wool, Dorset…
and keep the neighbourhood Tom cats out! I’ve just had a comment left by Bella from Australia who went into detail explaining how she made sure her cats couldn’t escape from her garden and just as importantly, ensured the local Toms couldn’t get in. Here it is…. Perhaps I can help a few of you….I’ve…
I get quite a few emails asking how to stop cats pooping in your garden when the cat owner doesn’t give a poop about you or your flower beds. One I received a few days ago in particular had an air of desperation to it that is familiar to many a gardener. Here’s the email….. Unfortunately Tracey,…
As you probably know, cats like to bury their poop which is why they are attracted to our freshly raked borders and forked raised beds. Although not common, it has been known for some male cats to forsake the burying part and instead take a liking to doing its business on your nice lawn. You…
One of the best and most useful cat deterrent tips I ever found online was that cats do not like the feel of chicken wire on the pads of their paws so they won’t climb it and avoid walking on it if at all possible. Not only that but they can’t dig in any areas…
Fed up with the local cat population crapping in your flower beds? Do you want to discover how to keep cats out of your yard? You’re not alone and whilst it can be a difficult task, often it is possible. By identifying access points and using deterrents such as water sprayers, noise repellents or physical…
While most commercial cat deterrents are designed to scare cats away, cat spray repellents work by making an area less attractive to cats by giving off a smell or taste they don’t like. Some of them contain the urine of foxes or other cat predators so I suppose you could argue they fall under the…
Using one of these home made cat repellent recipes means you will know exactly what ingredients are in it so you can be sure it is environmentally friendly and safe. It’s also a lot cheaper than buying a commercial cat deterrent and they tend to be friendlier to the human nose! Why are there so many…
If you have spent more than half an hour looking for ways to keep cats out of your garden you will have come across the old water bottle and cat myth, probably more than once. I have seen posts on gardeners forums where people swear leaving half filled bottles of water around the garden scares…
