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[B]I was wondering if anyone has any tips on what to use to keep cats from doing their business all over my garden?
I have always had cats using my garden as a thoroughfare but never a toilet. But now i have 3 new kittens and i think the big cats are trying to show them that they were there first so they are doing number 2's all over the lawn and in the soil where i have things growing. They aren't burying and are leaving it to the elements.
I have a 2 year old daughter who loves being in the garden so i want something that will deter these dirty felines but is child-friendly - does anyone have and OS tips to help me? : :mad: ]:
I have always had cats using my garden as a thoroughfare but never a toilet. But now i have 3 new kittens and i think the big cats are trying to show them that they were there first so they are doing number 2's all over the lawn and in the soil where i have things growing. They aren't burying and are leaving it to the elements.
I have a 2 year old daughter who loves being in the garden so i want something that will deter these dirty felines but is child-friendly - does anyone have and OS tips to help me? : :mad: ]:
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I know that lion poo is supposed to be effective at keeping cats away, although having kids might strike that one out.
A cleaner and safer alternative is available from garden centres, and it is a pellet form of lion poo smell, im not sure of the cost but I hear its effective!
HTH
Jo xx#KiamaHouse0 -
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Thanks for the link - its giving me some ideas already - sorry about the font - was experimenting and got carried away - i hope no-one thinks i was shouting0
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Hi, I used Coco mulch, apparently they don't like the texture or the smell, also saves watering too much in the summer!. Also clean up any mess and use something to mask the smell else they come back. I also in places used prickly prunings from plants, but you can't do that with a toddler.
There was a thread with ideas a few days ago:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=80667
Edit - Just spotted the bit about the lawn!! Never had a problem there, only suggestion is thorough clean up and smell masking, and scare them away every time you see a cat in the garden.0
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