I have never heard of that, but citrus peel tends to keep cats away, they hate it with a vengence
In the Garden of Stubborn Cats the animals refused to give up their land. They fought for themselves to keep what belonged to them.
A cat scarer makes noises that keep cats out of a garden. Another type of cat scarer makes the cat smell something unfavorable and run away by itself.
Red pepper should not harm plants in your garden if you sprinkle it around the plants to keep the cats and dogs away. However I would keep it away from the leaves and petals.
Coffee grounds can act as a natural deterrent for cats due to their strong smell, which cats often find unpleasant. Placing coffee grounds in a garden or outdoor space may help keep cats away.
To effectively use citronella plants to repel cats from your garden, place the plants strategically around the perimeter of your garden or in areas where cats frequent. The strong scent of citronella can help deter cats from entering your garden. Additionally, consider crushing the leaves of the citronella plant to release more of the scent. Regularly watering and maintaining the plants will help keep the scent strong and effective in repelling cats.
"The Garden of Stubborn Cats" is a story by Italo Calvino about a man trying to evict a colony of cats from his garden. The conflict arises from the man's struggle to rid his garden of the cats, who refuse to leave, leading to a battle of wills between the man and the cats.
The short answer is, cross your fingers and pray. Feral cats are present throughout the country and can (and do) go everywhere. There are some products on the market designed to repel cats from a particular area; check the Home & Garden department of your local superstore (WalMart, KMart, Target, etc.).
You could ether put a large fence around your yard, build a cat run, or keep your cat indoors.
The Garden of Stubborn Cats demonstrates that wildlife will find ways to adapt when humans take away their habitats. It also demonstrates how resilient nature is.
Repels-All may be effective in deterring cats from your garden or outdoor space, but results can vary. It is recommended to test the product in a small area before applying it more widely.
Coffee grounds can act as a deterrent for cats in your garden due to their strong smell, which cats may find unpleasant.