One effective way to prevent cats from crapping in your garden is to create barriers that make it difficult for them to access the flower beds. You can achieve this by closely planting shrubs or placing twigs and branches between plants. This will create a dense and obstructed area that cats find challenging to walk through. Additionally, wire mesh can be installed around delicate borders to physically keep cats out of the garden.
Another strategy is to create surfaces that are uncomfortable for cats to walk on. Gravel can be an effective deterrent as cats dislike the sensation of walking on it. By covering the soil in your flower beds with a layer of gravel, you make it less appealing for cats to use as a litter box. Crushed eggshells can also be scattered around the garden to create an uncomfortable surface for cats to step on.
In my own experience, I found that using a combination of these methods helped keep cats out of my garden. By closely planting shrubs and placing twigs and branches, I created a natural barrier that made it difficult for cats to navigate through the flower beds. I also installed wire mesh around my more delicate borders to provide an extra layer of protection. Additionally, I spread gravel over the soil in my flower beds and sprinkled crushed eggshells around the garden. This combination of measures made it unappealing for cats to enter my garden and helped reduce instances of them using it as a litter box.
It is important to note that these methods are deterrents and may not completely eliminate the presence of cats in your garden. Cats are known to be persistent, so it may require some ongoing effort to maintain a cat-free space. Regularly inspecting and maintaining the barriers, as well as replenishing the gravel or crushed eggshells, can help ensure their effectiveness.
Creating barriers such as closely planted shrubs, twigs, branches, and wire mesh, as well as using uncomfortable surfaces like gravel and crushed eggshells, can help deter cats from crapping in your garden. Combining these methods and regularly maintaining them can provide a cat-free environment for your plants to thrive.
