Gardening expert gives tips on deterring pets and pests
One user wrote: “Chicken wire is the only thing that worked for me, and I have about nine different cats who used my garden as their litter box. You can lay it flat on the ground and hook it with some pegs, or use bamboo canes to make a fence.”
The unlucky lavender gardener replied: “Thank you so much, this is really helpful! I’m happy to deal with some unsightly wire for a while if it stops the cats. Will try this, thank you.”
Chicken wire is a light metal netting commonly used to fence in chickens to protect them, and is very effective at keeping cats away as they find the texture uncomfortable on their paws.
It is a safe and cruelty-free method to keep cats out of your garden, as the uncomfortable sensation will work as a deterrent.
Chicken wire can be bought for £8 on Amazon but is also likely available at gardening centres or DIY…
