Keeping cats out of your garden is a continuous process, primarily if you reside in a city. In this article, we will be listing the best plants to keep cats out of your garden.
Cats hate certain smells and can smell one hundred times more than us humans. So it makes sense to use a strong-smelling plant that cats find unpleasant.
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The List Of Plants Cats Hate
Apart from using cat deterrents and fence spikes, plants are the next best thing to keep cats out of your garden while keeping your garden safe from scent marking. All plants are available in your local B&Q, Wickes and other garden centres around the UK. You can order these plants from the internet and have them shipped to you if you prefer.
The Scaredy Cat Plant
As the name suggests, The Scaredy cat plant is our number one top pick for cat plant deterrents. It releases a similar smell to urine which cats hate. If you are happy to put up with the scent and have this plant in your garden, then you will deter cats from pooing in your backyard.
This type of plant is also very hardy, easy to grow and does not need lots of water to flourish. Using the Scaredy Cat Plant can have its downside because of the particular odour released from the plant.
- Well-known to deter cats
- Foul-smelling “urine sent.”
- Easy to grow
- Low maintenance
The Mint Plant
Once your mint plant has established well, it will release a strong mint/spearmint smell. Cats hate mint because it is such a strange smell to them! We have mint growing all over our garden at specific points, and the cats stay well clear because of its strong smell.
- Strong mint smell
- Easy to manage
- Keep potted due to self-seeding
The Lavander Plant
Lavender is a great smelling plant that is known to deter cats from entering your garden. But, it’s only potent when in flower which is early and late summer. Because of this, the lavender plant is not our first choice because the winter months will see the lavender plant die off while getting ready for spring/summer.
- Strong perfume smell
- Easy to manage
- Low maintenance
The Curry Plant
The curry plant is another hardier shrub that emits a curry sent; NOT used for curry powder or any cooking recipe. But, it’s a great choice especially if you like curries. We all know cats hate the smell of curry and will avoid this plant because of its sent.
I have a few curry plants mixed in with my vegetable patch. Keep on top of this shrub because it spreads fast and before you know it, you have curry plants sprouting up between patios and self-seeding elsewhere.
- Curry sent
- Self-seeding
- Easy to care for
Planting Tips
When planting these plants, make sure you place them around the border of your garden. If you want to protect and deter cats from pooing in your flower beds or vegetable patches, place these plants in pots and move accordingly. Using plants is a minor approach to keeping cats out of your garden, with many other ways to deter cats from entering your yard.
Conclusion – Plants That Cats Hate
Here at Wezaggle, we are always seeking new ideas and advice for your readers. If you have a particular plant idea to keep cats away, then feel free to share these ideas here. If it’s winter and the plants you have been using are dying off then we reveal other successful ways to keep cats out of your garden.