What Plants Will Keep Cats Away

Cats dislike the smell of rue, lavender and pennyroyal, Coleus canina and lemon thyme. Plant a few of these throughout the garden. (Interplanting can attract pollinators and other beneficial insects too.) Cats steer clear of strong citrus scents.

What plants keep stray cats away?

• Rue.
• Lavender.
• Pennyroyal.
• Coleus canina (Scaredy cat plant)
• Lemon thyme.
• Absinthe.
• Geranium.

How do you stop cats pooping in my garden?

One of the natural ways you can stop them from leaving deposits on your lawn is to scatter scents they don’t like. Cats are incredibly sensitive to smell so strong scents such as lavender, peppermint or cinnamon are great for keeping them away. Choose one of these scents, mix with water and spray around the garden.