As of: February 29, 2024, 3:30 p.m
By: Sandra Barbara Furtner
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Freshly made beds: an invitation for cats to use as a toilet.
These five natural tips can help drive away cats.
While some people enjoy the company of cats, others are concerned about damage to plants, uncleanliness and marking territory.
At the latest when cat feces sticks to your gloves while gardening, you start to feel dissatisfied.
So what can you do to keep them out of the bed?
And do I have to tolerate strange cats in my own garden?
Possible reasons why a cat visits your garden
A cat in the vegetable patch doesn't always bring joy.
(Symbolic image) © blickwinkel/Imago
Hunting behavior:
Cats may hunt mice, birds or other small animals in gardens.
Territorial behavior:
Cats mark their territory by scratching and urinating, and a garden can be an attractive area for some cats to feel at home.
Comfortable place to sleep:
A garden often provides hiding places and protection from the elements, making it a popular place to sleep.
Curiosity:
Cats are naturally curious animals and can enter gardens to explore new smells and environments.
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Natural Ways to Keep Cats Away:
Smelling plants:
Some plants, such as lavender, peppermint, lemon balm or the piss-off plant, have a strong smell that can deter cats.
Plant these around the garden to keep unwanted visitors away.
Citrus fruits:
Many cats don't like the smell of citrus fruits.
Place lemon or orange peels around the garden or spray citrus oil mixed with water on the plants.
Nets or trellises:
Install tight-mesh nets or trellises over plant beds you want to protect.
This makes it difficult for cats to enter the garden.
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Uncomfortable floor:
Cats don't particularly like walking on sharp-edged surfaces.
Scatter pebbles, pine cones, or coarse mulch around affected areas.
Vinegar:
A mixture of water and vinegar can serve as a natural deterrent.
Spray it on plants, walls or fences - but without damaging the plants.
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