keeping cats off grass seeded area

[kazza55]

I have a small area of flower bed about 1.5 meters square that I want to apply grass seed to as the flowerbed is too large. I have cleared the area,so it's all ready to seed. Since then unfortunately,some cat keeps digging a hole in that area and using it as a toilet.

Is there something I can put down that will stop this? Any hints or tips greatly appreciated!

[ineedahobby]

what about pinning that fine green plastic gardening mesh over the area until the grass has had a chance to grow properly.  My next door neighbour did this to stop the birds eating the grass seed, I dont see why it wouldnt work with your trespassaing cat

[Jules001]

cats need to sit down to do their business, so if you put some small sticks all over the area, sticking up, they will give up and go elsewhere.

[Litchick]

You can also try planting marigolds.  Cats don't like the smell.

[shaneystar]

Or sprinkle those "Get off my garden"crystals round the area. You can get them in Wikinsons or any garden centre..hardware shop.You have to reapply them if it rains but I have found they work a treat.

[LauraLou]

Kitty's don't like lemon juice either, could try a water/juice spray, again respray after rain. X

[Lindylou]

My husband swears by an old trick.  A piece of rope or hosepipe sort of curved around like a snake.  Apparently that's what cats think it is and they avoid the area like the plague.  Worked very well on my son's newly seeded lawn!  Worth a try.

[Gef]

Cover the area in cayenne pepper.