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Old 16-04-2007, 11:22 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On Apr 16, 6:40 pm, "Rupert \(W.Yorkshire\)"
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"Cat(h)" wrote in message

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On Apr 16, 3:03 pm, "flower faerie" wrote:
Outside the front of our house we have a raised bed. The previous owners
never bothered with it and now the local cats, of which there are many,
have
gotten used to using it as a toilet. What can I do (if anything) to get
rid
of the cats? What can I plant to both deter the cats and give quick
ground
coverage?


TIA


ff.


I came across something called "kitty scat" or such, in my local
garden centre some time ago. It is the name given to Ruta Graveolens,
which is apparently an efficient deterrent. I cannot recommend it up
or down, as I have no experience of it. But maybe someone else here
does?


Cat(h)


I have no cat scarring experience with Ruta Graveolens (Common Rue) but the
sap is extremely nasty to humans and can cause severe burns and
photosensitise the skin--much the same as Hogweed.


Ouch. Only one thing for it, then... lion poo...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/england/1898645.stm

Cat(h)