Planting Four Beautiful Plants In Garden Will Make Cats ‘Flee’
After devoting the spring months to perfecting your garden, the last thing you want is for cats to treat your beautifully curated green space as their personal playground or worse, a litter box. While cat lovers may be reluctant to use harsh deterrents, gardening experts suggest that certain plants can naturally repel cats.
Slone & Sons, a notable gardening company, offers several natural solutions to keep cats at bay without resorting to cruel methods. They recommend incorporating specific plants that not only add vibrant colors to your garden but also serve as effective repellents.
One such plant is the Coleus caninus, commonly known as the ‘Scaredy Cat Plant.’ True to its name, this plant repels cats along with dogs, foxes, and rabbits. It emits a strong odor when brushed against, which is unpleasant to these animals. However, it’s worth noting that the scent is also quite strong to human noses, so placement in the garden is crucial. Alternatively, you might consider other less pungent options. The ‘Scaredy Cat Plant’ is available at retailers like B&Q for £16.99 or Dobies for £12.99, as reported by The Express.
By choosing the right plants, you can maintain your garden’s aesthetics and harmony, keeping it free from unwanted feline visitors.
While the soothing scent of lavender may be delightful for humans, promoting relaxation and sleepiness, cats find its powerful aroma too overwhelming. For those looking to add this beautiful yet functional plant to their gardens, lavender is available at Gardening Express for £4.99, or you can opt for two plants at £16.99 from Amazon.
Similarly, rosemary is another herb that’s pleasing to the human nose but not so much to feline visitors. Slone & Sons note that rosemary thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil. If you’re interested in adding rosemary to your garden, it can be purchased from Roots Plants for £7, or a slightly larger option is available for £9.99 on Amazon.
Interestingly, catnip, typically known to attract cats, can be strategically used to keep them away from certain areas of your garden. Planting catnip around the perimeter can draw cats towards it, diverting their attention from more precious parts of your garden. This plant contains a chemical that activates cats’ reward systems, making them less interested in other garden areas once they detect it. Catnip seeds are available on Amazon for just £2.49.
By integrating these plants into your garden, you can create a space that’s both appealing to humans and less enticing to cats.
