Yes, we are problem solvers here at SecureaKat! We have posted about training cats before on our blog. Those posts talk about how to get your cat to do things you want, but how do you STOP your cat from doing things you don’t want such as digging up plants?
We pride ourselves on creating quality cat enclosures to keep cats safe in people’s yards and gardens, however, if your cat is confined to your garden they may dig in garden beds leading us to another question… How do I stop my cat from digging up my plants?!
Not all cats dig in the yard but if yours enjoys getting his paws muddy there are a number of simple and effective solutions that work well and are cat friendly.
Some people use moth balls to stop other cats digging in their garden however moth balls are toxic to cats so stay away from using them. Below, we have found a number of effective and cat safe options to stop cats from digging.
- There are a number of natural things that cats don’t like to be around. Herbs such as rue, lavender, lemon-thyme, absinthe and geranium are good for keeping cats away.
- German Gardener Dieter Stegmaier has created a hybrid plant called ‘Coleus Canin’. This is a hardy plant which blooms with blue flowers in the summer. It smells good to humans but will keep cats far away. It can be ordered online from various outlets.
- Another option is good for tea drinkers. If you empty used tea leaves into your garden not only will they keep cats away but will help fertilize your plants as well since tea contains natural nutrients and antioxidants which your garden will love!
- You could get mixing in the kitchen… Try 2 parts cayenne pepper, 3 parts dry mustard and 5 parts flour. Mix this together and sprinkle over the areas you want your cat to avoid.
- If you don’t want to add anything into your soil you can try putting large stones over your garden beds. This option isn’t as effective for all cats because if the cat is determined it will remove them but this is a good option for most cats and works effectively inside as well.
Have you tried any other methods that have worked? Tell us about it in the comments.
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