Cat Deterrent

[jamesnan]

I intend to re-make my front garden which is quite small, get rid of the grass which is a nuisance to cut, and have roses and bark over the whole ground. We have put a fence across to stop access, and have roses down the path as well, so it will be quite enclosed. However - I just know that the local cats are going to come prowling around, leaving souvenirs for us. Does anyone have a tried and tested method of keeping the cats away from using the bark as a toilet?

[Wharton]

Knock knock
Who's there?
The Interrupting Dog
The Interrupting.....woof woof woof

[craft1948]

Thanks thenry, you've just reminded me I've a choc ice in the freezer.

[parkie]

A CATapult.
Alternatively, a container of cat/dog deterrent from you local 99p shop. Very effective and lasts for ages.

[thenry]

goddam craft. I always keep my Magnum in my pocket !

[jamesnan]

Thanks for the variety of answers guys, very interesting, although I can safely say that some of them will not be used. Hopefully we shall find the right deterrent, although some of the answers made us laugh!!!