Everyday 25p item in your cupboard that'll stop cats pooing in your garden – they hate it and won't come back
There is no legal recourse for those wanting to block the neighbour's kitty from pooping in their garden, and even if there was they are notoriously nifty operators.
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A little kitty on the prowl for its next pit stop
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Tabby cats will no longer settle into your foliage to do their business
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Potty train your neighbour's cat
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Aldi lemons for 99p
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But this cheeky 25p trick allows homeowners to repel the unwanted felines furr-real.
Cleaning guru Mrs Finch, better known as Sophie Hinchliffe, has weighed in on the topic.
She was asked by one of her 4.7million devoted followers the best way to prevent pussies pooping amongst her carefully tended hydrangas.
Facebook user Meabh Ni Chonrai's question sparked a flurry of activity, with 230 comments advising either citrus peels or oils.
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Katherine Elizabeth Antonia Bushby advised: "Citrus. Put orange and lime peel all around your garden."
And Lee Darling recommended: "Put out sliced lemons and limes. Cats hate citrus fruit."
Alison Ellis shared her tricks of the trade, advising: "Just squeeze lemons around the beds and that will stop them. It acts as a strong scent which equates to another male's scent/territory."
Joanne Hinchcliffe argued that you should spice it up, adding chopped chilli to the tangy mix.
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For botany buffs on a budget, Aldi sells four lemons for 99 pence- that's less than 25p for no more poop.
Funkier ideas also come thick and fast.
Some recommend using plastic bottles, coffee grounds, curry plants and broken egg shells to stop the kitty from decimating the flower arrangements.
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Little kitties will stay on their side of the fence, or lane
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How to find gardening bargains
Doing up your garden to enjoy on warm and sunny days needn't cost the earth.
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to get a top deal on items for the garden…
You can bag big savings on plants, shrubs and flowers, as well as gardening tools and furniture.
Many retailers have flash sales across entire seasonal ranges – often these promotions tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout.
Sign up to mailing lists of your favourite brands and you'll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
Use a price comparison site to search out the best value items.
And keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items for your outdoor areas.
If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart online and leaving it for a couple of days.
Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying.
It's especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you'll get a nice kickback.
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