Mulch, does it attract CATS?

Question

Im about to do some planting and that this weekend.Im removing all the white rocks I have now around flowers and sitting area.. I want to replace it with Mulch...but im concerned about it being a litter box for cats...will it attract the cats or should i be okay? If it does is there something i can spray or sprinkle over the mulch, so it keeps them at bay, w/o hurting them or my 3 yr old son, if he gets ahold of it??
Thanks in advance...im talking about stray cats, I havent any animals!

well thanks ..I dotn have to worry about Snakes, Deer or any of those.. just cats and Squirrels, but those ar no biggie... just those darn Cats, ewww!

Answer 1

Mulch, per se, will not attract cats! If there is no other yards with dirt around you, then you might be a target. By the way, congratulations on removing all the rocks from your yard!! REAL gardeners would NEVER add rocks (at least not little ones!) to their garden!! Mulch will add to your soil, conserve water and fertilizer, prevent weeds and will generally be LOVED by your plants!!

The best thing to use in your garden to discourage cats, dogs and squirrels (I have never tried this on rabbits or deer) is to sprinkle around some cayenne pepper (the spice). Once they get a whiff of this, they will stay away. I have also heard that cats do not like moth balls (but your son might spy these!).

Good Luck!!

Answer 2

You can buy animal repellent sprays at your local garden store, Ask them for recommendations. Brand that works well here is Ropel. Keeps cats, dogs, deer and squirrels away.

Answer 3

Oh a new kitty box, it can draw snakes as well. If you mix RED PEPPER in the cats should stay away until the rain wash the pepper away, some times month balls will work, and the local pet store or garden store should carry repellents as well.