Unfortunately, we have several outdoor cats in our neighborhood that have decided Mom’s flower beds are their toilet.  We cannot express how unhappy she is about this or repeat what words she has said concerning the cats but she has declared war.  Her first attack was unsuccessful.  She drove chopsticks every few inches in each bed thinking that “kitty” would be offended. No such luck.

She had Dad install one of these today.  It has good reviews. She is ready with other possible solutions in case it doesn’t work.

Cats are reported to be offended by citrus so this oil can be sprayed on the mulch.  Additionally, she thought mesh covering might work too.  She has yet to hook up a motion detector to the hose but it’s coming.  Anyone have any other ideas?  Thanks. ~ Indy and Lucy