Cats Using Flower Garden as Litter Box: Mulch, Repellents, and Plant Barriers

How to keep cats from using flower garden as cat box.

Multiple Deterrents

Chemical: Ropel (reapply after rain)
Natural: Cayenne pepper, blood meal, coyote urine, garlic spray
Homemade: 3 tsp vinegar/quart water (animals hate smell)
Plants: Garlic throughout garden (not near beans/peas); marigolds (scent/taste)
Physical: Straw or pine needle mulch (cats hate paw feel)

Combine methods for best results. Reapply after rain.

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