In article
,
William Rose wrote:

In article ,
wrote:

Point
is, neighbor could easily have deterred the cat permanently with a
blast from the hose.

If they are anything like my cats and dogs, they will learn not to do it
while you are around. Like the dead of night.

- Bill
Coloribus gustibus non disputatum (especially with cats and dogs)

Precisely.
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Charles Quinn writes:
Sam wrote in news:1178647528.718999.238570
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We also have 2 cats. I plan to lay chicken wire on top of the soil.
Is this a good method? Has anyone tried a motion detector water
sprayer? My husband refuses to put chicken wire around the garden (as
a fence), for aesthetic reasons.

http://www.gardeners.com/Animal-Repe...ult/05-497.prd

Eat some oranges, place the peels in a blender with some water. Puree
them, then spread around the edge of the garden. Repeat application
often.

Even if the smell of citrus is a deterrent to cats, I suspect that
pureed peel would need frequent re-application. An alternative would be
living plants of the herb rue (unless you are in an area of unfavourable
climate for herbs). It grows readily from a slip. Cats are reputed to
find its odour detestable. Rue is not a culinary herb, unfortunately.

Two plantings might be the answer: plant some catnip in an area where
it's okay for the cats to dig, and plant lots of rue among the plants
in areas where you want them to avoid.

A waterpistol filled with a citronella spray should give the cats a
lasting reminder of where they are not wanted, when you catch them on
the garden.
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

In article ,
The Cook wrote:

On Mon, 14 May 2007 12:23:06 GMT, John Savage
wrote:

Charles Quinn writes:
Sam wrote in news:1178647528.718999.238570
:

We also have 2 cats. I plan to lay chicken wire on top of the soil.
Is this a good method? Has anyone tried a motion detector water
sprayer? My husband refuses to put chicken wire around the garden (as
a fence), for aesthetic reasons.

http://www.gardeners.com/Animal-Repe...ult/05-497.prd

Eat some oranges, place the peels in a blender with some water. Puree
them, then spread around the edge of the garden. Repeat application
often.

Even if the smell of citrus is a deterrent to cats, I suspect that
pureed peel would need frequent re-application. An alternative would be
living plants of the herb rue (unless you are in an area of unfavourable
climate for herbs). It grows readily from a slip. Cats are reputed to
find its odour detestable. Rue is not a culinary herb, unfortunately.

Cats are not the only ones who find the odor of Rue detestable. Stinks
to high heaven and does not deter the cats.

My cats don't like rosemary...
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On Mon, 14 May 2007 12:23:06 GMT, John Savage
wrote:

Charles Quinn writes:
Sam wrote in news:1178647528.718999.238570
:

We also have 2 cats. I plan to lay chicken wire on top of the soil.
Is this a good method? Has anyone tried a motion detector water
sprayer? My husband refuses to put chicken wire around the garden (as
a fence), for aesthetic reasons.

http://www.gardeners.com/Animal-Repe...ult/05-497.prd

Eat some oranges, place the peels in a blender with some water. Puree
them, then spread around the edge of the garden. Repeat application
often.

Even if the smell of citrus is a deterrent to cats, I suspect that
pureed peel would need frequent re-application. An alternative would be
living plants of the herb rue (unless you are in an area of unfavourable
climate for herbs). It grows readily from a slip. Cats are reputed to
find its odour detestable. Rue is not a culinary herb, unfortunately.

Cats are not the only ones who find the odor of Rue detestable. Stinks
to high heaven and does not deter the cats.
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

The Cook writes:
On Mon, 14 May 2007 12:23:06 GMT, John Savage
wrote:
Even if the smell of citrus is a deterrent to cats, I suspect that
pureed peel would need frequent re-application. An alternative would be
living plants of the herb rue (unless you are in an area of unfavourable
climate for herbs). It grows readily from a slip. Cats are reputed to
find its odour detestable. Rue is not a culinary herb, unfortunately.

Cats are not the only ones who find the odor of Rue detestable. Stinks
to high heaven and does not deter the cats.

Odour deterrents are probably dependent on the cats and the incentive
for them to go where you don't want them to, but a search of google
for cats and rue shows plenty of hits. Other herb scents come to light,
including lavender, pennyroyal, geranium and coleus canina. Another
interesting suggestion is to spread dog hair clippings where you want the
cats to keep off, so gardeners near a dog clipping salon might be well-
placed to make use of this. (The hair will in turn break down into
nutrients, so your garden will benefit in two ways.)

I also read on one website this recipe:
a mixture that is easily made and will keep away just about anything
on four paws. It's two parts cayenne pepper, three parts dry
mustard and five parts flour. Mix together and sprinkle on areas
where you don't want cats.
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

Why are the cats in your garden the first place? Maybe they're
hunting vermin.

I have mixed feelings about the friendly cat that frequents my plot.
On the one hand I'll probably not get as many bean eating pests that
mow down my bean seedlings. Maybe it will even chase away pests that
raid ripe tomatoes. Of down side is of course if the cat decides to
dig among my seedlings. Haven't seen it digging yet but it's been
walking on top of tiny seedlings. Maybe I should plant some catnip so
it would limit itself there.

Too bad cats don't stay within the fenced plot as a dog might.
Raiding pests will probably zoom in as soon as the cat wonders.

Why are the cats in your garden the first place? Maybe they're
hunting vermint.

I have mixed feelings about the friendly cat that frequents my plot.
On the one hand I'll probably not get as many bean eating pests that
mow down my bean seedlings. Maybe it will even chase away pests that
raid ripe tomatoes. Of down side is of course if the cat desides to
dig among my seedlings. Haven't seen it digging yet but it's been
walking on top of tiny seedlings. Maybe I should plant some catnip so
it would limit itself there.

Too bad cats don't stay within the fenced plot as a dog might.
Raiding pests will probably zoom in as soon as the cat wonders.