Originally Posted by stevej

Hi Steve
I LOVE cats but HATE them messing in my garden. I have cats.
I've got loads of humane suggestions (not like some people)!

I hate cats, but am looking for humane suggestions. I don't believe in
spoiling other folks pleasure it's a shame most cat owners dont reciprocate.

1. Best way to get rid of them is to get one of your own (Not kidding)
(That probably won't happen, if you don't already have one so here
goes)

Not likely

Dry out some USED tea bags and spray with ralgex (or similar stinking
muscle spray) not the low odour sprays you get. Bury the tea bags a
couple of inches in the soil. (works for a few weeks). I just save all
the tea bags and have a constant supply.

This is a new one to me, thanks

My mother has a terrible problem with cats so I got some plants called
Coleus Canina (Scardy cat Plant). They are only annuals, and not that
cheap (but you can take cuttings) There is no scent to the human unless
rubbed and cats cannot stand the stench. I placed the plants (in pots)
on parts of the garden where the problem is. These plants are not easy
to get a hold off. Don't think you can mention websites here, but if
you get in touch I can give you mail order address.

Thanks, I have seen them in a garden centre I know, I think they are
commonly called 'pee off' plants.

In saying all that, I have a border in my garden especially for my cats
where I have grown Nepeta (catmint) and some ornamental grasses. I don;t
have a problem with my own cat fowling, it's my neighbours.

That seems to be the way, cats don't mess on there own patch

I study horticulture at college and nearly all of the people at college
have cats. It's weird, but most of the famous gardners have cats as well
and it doesn't bother them (Alan Tichmarsh loves his cat).

Probably because it solves the problem as you suggested in (1)

Many thanks for your thoughts

Steve