cat deterrent garden

I have six outdoor gardens in my backyard, framed in with railroad ties, and they are level with the grass. I have a chain link fence on two sides of the yard, but my neighbor and I share a massive rock wall between our yards and I have a pest problem. Anything ranging from squirrels and birds to cats and dogs. I live in the Lake Tahoe area (Truckee) and we have a large range of predators. I’ve seen black bears in the neighborhood, and heard stories of mountain lions on the prowl. I hear coyotes howling every night. My thought was instead of protecting the gardens with chicken wire or using a greenhouse, to place a couple drops of urine scent on the railroad ties. I want to be able to "scare" away the other animals without inviting the big ones into my yard. Has anyone used synthetic urine as a deterrent for pests? My thought was to use something along the lines of Brown Bear scent or Mountain Lion/Cougar scent.
Let me add that my gardens are 3′ x 6′ (2), 4′x4′(3) and 2′x20′. I have a lot of ground to cover, fences degrade the extensive landscaping I’ve done in the yard. I just want an invisible deterrent with nominal side effects.

cat deterrent garden

My neighbor has one of those sonic thing in her garden (actually she has 2) and every time I pass in front my ears buzz like mad..It’s giving me a headache. I just want more info before I ask her to get rid of it.
Thanks for your help

cat deterrent garden

Every day I have to go out and clean up after them. They dig and make a mess for me. Is there any deterrent like a spray that I could put on the ground to keep them away.?

cat deterrent garden

I received some advice last week on how to best deal with 2cats (now 3) that reign in my neighbourhood and are killing other animals which are just disappearing from my garden and affecting the wildlife….

Since my question, my neighbour has decided to bring another cat! and the morning rounds, apart from noisy, are too distressing to watch, so had to stop feeding the birdies until I try the deterrent ways you all suggested but… would Chili powder / dried orange / electronic cat repellers prevent squies, foxes or birds from coming also? I would not like to harm them not stop them from coming…I do not like to buy pets or restricting their freedom in any way but I love having them coming and going in my garden… Appreciate your advice!
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I was also too late to chose the Best Answer, and cannot find a way of letting those who participated then know the comments I leave below (just in case, any of them find my question again!
I was lucky you all were there at the time. Many thanks for all your wonderful advice and jokes. I was dumbfounded by Thomas synchronistic events that morning and relished reading about the experience + do understand the need to tackle rats and the like but why not releasing the cats during the night, when these other creatures operate? +Dogs used to bring caws to the butchers hundreds or thousands of years ago but evolved by human contact, as cats could and are doing, why not use rat traps or venom instead? What makes some cats follow their killing instinct while other cats do not bother? +A tip for dog lovers: a program called the Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan – SKY3(Freeview11) around 6-7pm. He says he trains humans and rehabilitates dogs and gives fascinating insights into how owner’s energy affects (balances or distorts) animal behaviour. Thanks again >

cat deterrent garden

I’m trying to start growing some vegetables and herbs but the neighbours’ cats are meandering all around the garden, s#itting where and when they feel like it, especially if something’s growing there!!

It’s fair to say that the relationship between the neighbours and I isn’t the best, since nearly everyone on my street seems to like cats and I abhor them, but I DO NOT WANT A DEATH ON MY HANDS!

Anyone know of any fool-proof cat deterrents which do not kill?

Thanks

cat deterrent garden

Rather than the hit and miss of choosing from many bottles and powders on Supermarket shelves, I feel sure there’s a more positive answer to deter the feline species encroaching on my small garden
How can I express appreciation thru this medium to those that have taken the time and trouble to Answer my questions. on various topics ..it troubles me not to be able to acknowledge these generous people ……