One effective method for keeping cats out of flower gardens is placing objects they dislike – such as pointy sticks, citrus peels or mothballs.
Install scented plants such as lemon thyme, pennyroyal or lavender into your garden as another deterrent against cats. Coleus canina (the Scaredy Cat Plant) may also work by emitting its scent to deter cats.
Install a cat fence
Cat fences can be one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to keep cats out of your flower garden, providing inexpensive protection from feline predators. All it requires is some tape and wire. Once wrapped around plants in a cloche-like structure, cats may move onto other parts of the yard or leave altogether instead of entering flower beds.
Other ways of keeping cats away from your flower garden include the use of natural repellents like coffee grounds and garlic. Herbs such as lavender, thyme, rue and pennyroyal have strong cat-repelling properties as well as being easy to grow and beautiful additions to a flower garden. Curved fencing may also make it harder for cats to access your flowers!
Place objects with strong odors in your flower beds
There are various safe odor and physical deterrents that can help keep cats away from your flower beds, such as spreading coffee grounds around – their strong aroma is known to discourage cats. Another effective method is using a spray bottle with misted water which will scare them without harming them.
Other effective measures include planting flowers that have been proven to deter cats, such as lavender, Russian sage, lemon thyme and rue. Sea holly or globe thistle plants with sharp foliage may also work effectively against cats; Coleus canina (commonly known as scaredy cat plant) could also prove effective.
Pointy sticks or chopsticks arranged across your garden surface can create an effective barrier that keeps cats from digging into your flower beds, thus discouraging their activities. Furthermore, many garden centers or hardware stores sell oils or candles scented with citronella to act as an odor deterrent against cats.
Train your cat to stay away from your flower beds
Cats can be wonderful additions to a family, but they can pose an enormous threat to your garden and flower beds. Cats love digging holes and using plant pots as litter boxes; to protect your flowers against these invaders you should do everything possible to halt their advance.
There are a few strategies you can employ to deter cats from your flower beds without harming either them or their plants. First, determine what is attracting cats into the area; this could range from scents or objects in your flowerbed. Consider placing a motion-activated sprinkler around this space; it will scare them off and prevent their return.
Chicken wire fences can also be an effective means of discouraging cats from trampling the flower beds and can easily be installed by professionals. Furthermore, this solution is eco-friendly without needing harmful chemicals or pesticides for deployment.
Apply a cat repellent spray
Cats can be deterred by certain smells and substances, which deter them from visiting your garden or eating its flowers. You could try placing some scent-provoking objects like coffee grounds and citrus peel in your flower bed as deterrents; or try using an effective repellent spray containing strong chemicals without harming the flowers themselves.
Install a motion sensor that senses cat movement and then sprays water at them when necessary. While these devices may be expensive, they’re highly effective and could save time and effort from having to constantly reposition sticks or barriers as barriers against their escape from your yard.
Squirting water at your cat won’t harm them, but will be enough to deter him or her from returning. A stick of tape can also help mark areas you don’t want the cat in; this method works particularly well on urns or window boxes where cats like to use as lookout posts.