Tip of the Week: How to Deter Cats
Posted in Gardening Tips on December 14 2009, by Sonia Uyterhoeven
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Sonia Uyterhoeven is Gardener for Public Education. |
I was reading a magazine article recently that suggested placing tomato cages under bird feeders to keep cats away. It reminded me that I am often asked by homeowners how to keep their cats from eating their houseplants. Here are my suggestions.
1. Cats hate the smell of citrus—place an orange peel on top of the soil.
2. Place gravel or pebbles as a mulch around your plants to stop cats from digging in the soil.
3. Spray plant leaves with a homemade blend of water, a few drops of Tabasco sauce, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.