How to keep the neighbor’s cats away

Question

Recently a neighbor's cat has taken to coming into our garden and defecating in various areas - digging up the dirt in potted freesia bulbs that had finished blooming and digging up the baby tears ground cover. The garden was a sanctuary but is now becoming one big sandbox for this cat and it's pretty disgusting to have to pick up after it. It's not only smelly but unsanitary as well. Is there any way to keep the cat away? Please help.

Mary

San Francisco

Answer

The Bonide Dog and Cat repellent can be sprayed along the perimeters of the garden as well as in the areas that are being disturbed. Cats also dislike citrus oil. Orange peels that have been chopped fine in a food processor can be sprinkled in pots. Bamboo skewers, cut into 3"-4" lengths, and spaced 3" apart can be in inserted in pots and planting areas also to prevent digging.

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