How To Keep Cats Out Of Flower Beds
The flower bed is a place of beauty and relaxation. It’s also a place that needs to be protected from cats, who will use it as a toilet if given the opportunity. The good news is that there are many ways to protect your flowers from these furry pests without having to resort to expensive cat repellents or fences.
How to keep cats out of flower beds
- Use plants that are unappealing to cats. Some of the most effective plants are:
- Geraniums, which have a musky odor and grow well in shade or sun. They can also be pruned into hedges for a more finished look. Geraniums are low-maintenance and easy to grow, making them a great option for any gardener who has limited time or space to spare.
- Roses are another favorite cat deterrent because of their thorny stems and sharp leaves; you should keep an eye out for your cat’s safety if you decide to plant roses near your garden beds! Rose bushes also attract bees—but if you don’t mind having bees buzzing around outside your home, adding some rose bushes may be just what it takes to deter cats from digging up all your hard work indoors!
- Lavender is one final type of plant that attracts cats but can also serve as an effective repellent when planted around flower beds—and yet another reason why lavender is such an indispensable herb (not only does it smell wonderful!)
Do not use plants that attract cats
- Avoid plants that attract cats.
- Catnip, cat grass, and catmint plants are all favorites among feline gardeners. If your flower bed is in a spot where your cat has access to it—and you don’t mind her digging up the soil every now and again—you can plant these types of flowers as ground cover. However, if you don’t want your little furry friend digging up your plants or getting into any trouble while she’s enjoying the outdoors, these types of flowers might not be right for you. Cat thyme is another plant that cats like because it smells good to them and provides a nice place for them to snooze on warm summer days (and nights).
Use plants that are unappealing to cats
There are a number of plants that cats do not like, including pansies and petunias. These flowers are unattractive to cats and make excellent choices for your flower bed. Another option is to plant herbs in your garden. Mint is one such herb that cats dislike. If you have any mint growing in your yard, this can be replanted into the flowerbeds so that it grows right along with the other plants you choose for the area.
It’s also important to note that some plants may be attractive to cats but they won’t eat them even if they try to snack on them because they don’t taste good or smell bad enough for kitty’s liking! The same applies here: if at all possible choose flowers which aren’t particularly appealing to felines!
In addition there are several other ways we can keep our furry friends out of our gardens without having them pose any threat whatsoever:
Use mulch that cats don’t like
To keep cats out of flower beds, you should use mulch that is not appealing to cats. This can be difficult, as most people are not aware of this fact.
It’s important to choose a type of mulch that does not have an appealing scent for a cat. The best choice is pine bark or wood chips; these are less likely to attract cats because they’re much less fragrant than other types of mulch such as cedar chips or cocoa bean shells. It’s also important not to use anything too soft if you want it to deter cats from using your garden as a litter box—a material like shredded rubber tires will make it uncomfortable for them and discourage them from going near it at all!
Also remember that bright colors like reds and blues will send them running away; instead try using neutral colors like browns and blacks so there isn’t any visual appeal either!
Consider using cat repellant on plants
Cat repellant spray is the simplest solution and is recommended by many experts. Cat repellant sprays can be purchased at pet stores or online, but they may not always be effective in keeping cats away from your flower bed. In order to be effective, you’ll need to reapply the spray every few days, which can get expensive if you have several beds. Additionally, cat repellant sprays are harmful to the environment and should never be used near water sources or anywhere that might affect wildlife.
There are several ways to keep cats from using the flower bed as a litter box.
There are several ways to keep cats from using the flower bed as a litter box.
- Plant flowers that don’t smell like cat litters. Cats are attracted to the smell of certain plants, such as lavender, catnip and some herbs like basil and mint. If you plant these plants near your flower beds then they will be less likely to dig in them because they won’t smell like urine or feces. You can also try planting fragrant ground covers such as English ivy or vinca vine around your flower beds so the cats will feel compelled not to dig there because their paws will be covered with an unpleasant scent from touching those types of plants instead of soil where nothing smells bad at all!
- Do not mulch with pine needles or leaves from coniferous trees because cats love digging into these materials which give off strong odors similar in nature yet distinctively different from what makes up other mulches such as straw or hay; this means that even though no one might notice any differences once dried out after being spread across areas where grass has been removed beforehand (such as where lawnmowers go across regularly), chances are good that felines who live nearby
We know that you care about your garden, and we want to help. The best way to keep cats out of flower beds is by using plants that are unappealing to them. However, if you already have a cat or two in your yard you can use repellant or plant things they don’t like around the bed. If all else fails try putting up some fencing or create an enclosure so these cute creatures won’t be able to access that area anymore!
