How can I keep the neighbors cat from doing #2 in my Flower pot that holds my tomatoe plant?

Question

I need to know if I can put something in the soil or maybe sprinkle chili powder over the soil. My Tomato plant(wink-wink) keeps getting smashed...If I see this cat he's gonna get it bad.

Answer 1

Your special plant can be protected by putting river rocks on top of the soil. The rocks will keep kitty from digging as well as other wild animals from digging. It will also keep your soil from washing away.

Answer 2

i'm assuming you're putting the flora in solar, so the airborne dirt and dust probably experience advantageous and gentle and heat to your cat. It sounds like an especially tempting spot for a cat to take a seat down. you will likely could desire to the two rearrange your flora in a manner so the cat can't get to them, or keep the cat out of the porch area. you additionally can start up spritzing the cat with a water bottle to maintain it off the flora. There are different sprays and belongings you will locate on the puppy keep that are meant to maintain cats off places you do no longer elect them, so in keeping with probability examine those out. Or placed double sided tape around the plant pots, the cat won't like the sensation of having its paws stick to something, so it may desire to pass with to stay away.

Answer 3

I had the same problem in a flower garden. I was told to get the wooden skewers ($.99 a bag of about 40) that you use for Kabobs. Break them to a size that only a 1/2 inch sticks out from the ground/dirt. Place the point up about 2 inches apart. Once the cat steps on this once or twice, it won't be back. Also, keep the dirt moist. It is said that cats don't like that neither. This has worked for me about 2 weeks now. If this fails, I will resort to pepper flakes. You know, all of us have to keep our dogs in our yards. Why don't city rules apply to nasty cats???

Also, their droppings are bad for soil that grows food - not healthwise to eat.

Answer 4

I'd try the chili powder or some moth balls. Cats don't like moth balls but I'm not sure you should put them around your tomato plants - maybe on the ground next to the pot. I think pet stores sell something for this. If you see the cat, blast it with a water gun!

Answer 5

Buy some chicken wire and cut it so it's over the soil and fits over the rim of the pot. That way the cat can't dig into the soil to do #2's. It worked with my kittens with my potted roses i had on the terrace.

Answer 6

Citrus rinds.

I think there are also things you can buy at Home Depot to keep dogs and cats away.

If your soil is sandy, that may be why the cat likes it so much. Try mixing some nutrients into the soil so it isn't sandy anymore.

Answer 7

Put a chicken wire dome over it. It will keep the cats out and won't inhibit your "tomoato" plants from growing. My mom had the same problem. Cats seem to have a very annoying attraction to crap in things they shouldn't be in. The chicken wire is real cheap. You can probably get it at wal-mart or your local hardware store. Good Luck!

Answer 8

Listen to Vivi.Chicken wire over the soil is easy, inexpensive and won't harm the cat. It works for squirrels too!

Answer 9

put foil or saran wrap around the top of the plant. Or you can top the soil with those river stones you find in the floral department.

Answer 10

All your answers are great but what's wrong with the pet owner keeping his/her cat on a leach and confined to their yard? Because they don't want the smell there.......Cat owners should be held responsible just like dog owners.

I'm not fond of cats either..