plants to deter cats

Do Cats Like Peppermint?

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…
do cats like lavender

Do Cats Like Lavender?

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…
is rosemary toxic to cats

Is Rosemary Toxic To Cats

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…