Keeping Cats Out of the Garden

Hardiness Zone: 3a

By Dorothy M. from Derwood, MD

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RE: Keeping Cats Out of the Garden

I've posted this before. You mix, all dry ingredients. 1 part ground red pepper, 1 pt black pepper, 1pt that chunky ground pepper they sprinkle on pizza, then add about 1/3cp dry hot mustard. This usually makes about 3 cups. Then put in an old shaker bottle. Sprinkle around plants & on top of walls & fences. It works amazingly. I water really well & do it. I usually have to redo it every few months. They get use to the peppers being around & don't bother it for awhile.

Don't feel bad & tell your neighbors that when you garden where cats & dogs have used your yard as a toilet, you can get parasites from them. It's a health hazard. I've been treated 2x & it's not fun. You should never have to deal with someone else' pet wastes. I usually warn them if they don't do something about it, what I put down will not be fun for them. It doesn't hurt them, but it does give them something to think & sneeze about. They have very sensitive noses & can smell it from a distance. I have people who use my yard & parkway as their personal toilet for their dogs & it is so unfair. I shouldn't have to clean up & repair or replace my grass or plants cause they behave as if it's their right to ruin my personal property because they are too lazy & irresponsible to respect others rights.

Post by c t

RE: Keeping Cats Out of the Garden

I've heard that cayenne pepper works. I think it has to be re applied periodically, especially after it rains. It is not as expensive if you buy it in the bulk section. Rocks can help too, since it isn't 'dig friendly' for cats.
The catnip mentioned below is a good idea. My neighbor cats go straight for that!

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