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.
5
5
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.
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.
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.
5
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.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
I turned my small balcony into a slice of heaven with £7 grass rolls & £5 hanging baskets from B&M
Plus, four ways to spruce up your outdoor space on a budget BARGAIN FINDS I turned my small balcony into a slice of heaven with £7 grass rolls & £5 hanging baskets from B&M Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has shared how she transformed her balcony into a 'slice of heaven' with some B&M bargains starting from just £5. The homeowner shared how she wanted to improve the look of her outdoor terrace, and managed to achieve this with some purse-friendly outdoor bits. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A bargain hunter shared the stunning outdoor space she created with mainly B&M items Credit: Facebook / Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group One of the first items she purchased was an extra large rug from B&M which had been reduced to £18. She then picked up a pergola, which was £90 down from £150 - and added two sets of solar lights that she got paid £30 for. To add a pop of colour and nature, she forked out for hanging baskets for £5 each, and she also snapped up a corner lamp and table for £30 from The Range. Another thing she did was to add fake grass to the floor, which she got reduced in B&M for just £7, and put fake Wisteria from Amazon around the walls. Although she got it last year, she said it was around the 'end of August' so you should watch out to see if it gets reduced this year too. Although she said it 'might not be classed as a bargain to some', many people were impressed with the terrace transformation. People were quick to comment on the post, which had been shared to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group. One person wrote: 'It looks gorgeous, a nice slice of heaven.' Another added: 'Looks lovely.' Meanwhile a third commented: 'Absolutely fab. Lovely set-up.' Amy Childs reveals HUGE garden and pool so posh it looks like a hotel spa 4 The space look gorgeous lit up at night Credit: Facebook / Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group CHEAP GARDEN RENO Liv, who posts her money-saving hacks under @livloves, previously revealed four ways she gave her outdoor space a facelift on a budget. One job that didn't cost a penny but had immediate results was to pressure-wash her patio tiles. From looking dirty grey, Liv was able to change them to look gleaming and brand new. One way that Liv made a huge impact without spending too much money was to paint her shed to 'bring it back to life.' With a simple lick of paint she was able to completely transform the look of the building. 4 Liv shared how she transformed her garden on a budget Credit: 4 The painted shed looked picture perfect Credit: If you want to completely change the look of your garden, you may want to turn your attention to your fence. Liv painted her brown fence a striking black colour, and it instantly made her outdoor space look chic. Liv's final tip was to add borders into your garden so that she could 'slowly add colourful plants' too.
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
The fun, rainy day outfit essentials your kids will wear on repeat from autumn to spring & prices start from £6
Colourful clothes to keep children warm and dry PUDDLE PERFECT The fun, rainy day outfit essentials your kids will wear on repeat from autumn to spring & prices start from £6 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BUDGET supermarket has come up with a bright idea that will keep kids happy and dry in the rain. The cute outdoor essentials for children cost from just £6 – and can be worn on repeat. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The adorable outfits are available for children up to the age of six Though the UK continues with a period of unseasonally hot weather autumn is on its way. And with that comes ... rain. Luckily, Aldi is offering fun, rainy day outfit essentials that kids can wear from autumn to spring. And the special buys start at just £5.99 – or less than £22 if you want to go all in and purchase the full three-way outfit. The first item available is an essential for any child who likes jumping in puddles – wellingtons. Aldi is offering Peppa Pig/George wellingtons for the knockdown price of just £5.99. They are also available in sizes 6-9 in yellow, pink or navy. Keep kids warm and dry Next in the rainy day collection is toddlers' raincoats for just £7.99. These will keep kids warm and dry as they are both waterproof and windproof. Wake up to a weed-free lawn for months thanks to Aldi's £10 gadget that pulls them out without bending or kneeling down The raincoats have front pockets and come in several colours. Kids and parents can choose from yellow Duck, navy Robot or pink cat designs. 3 The raincoats are windproof and waterproof and available for children aged one to six They are suitable for any child aged one to six. Cute dungarees Completing the outfit are kid's dungarees. These have handy reflective detail on the sleeves while the shell is 100 per cent polyester with PU coating. The lining of the dungarees is 100 per cent cotton. Again, they are waterproof and windproof, and cost £7.99. 3 The dungarees are available in several colours and sizes They also have strips with clip fasteners, and are available in yellow, navy or pink. The dungarees are suitable for children up to six years old. But you need to hurry in to get your hands on the outfits are only in Aldi stores while stocks last. When is the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time. Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible
The Sun
17 hours ago
- The Sun
The fun, rainy day outfit essentials your kids will wear on repeat from autumn to spring & prices start from £6
A BUDGET supermarket has come up with a bright idea that will keep kids happy and dry in the rain. The cute outdoor essentials for children cost from just £6 – and can be worn on repeat. Though the UK continues with a period of unseasonally hot weather autumn is on its way. And with that comes ... rain. Luckily, Aldi is offering fun, rainy day outfit essentials that kids can wear from autumn to spring. And the special buys start at just £5.99 – or less than £22 if you want to go all in and purchase the full three-way outfit. The first item available is an essential for any child who likes jumping in puddles – wellingtons. Aldi is offering Peppa Pig /George wellingtons for the knockdown price of just £5.99. They are also available in sizes 6-9 in yellow, pink or navy. Keep kids warm and dry Next in the rainy day collection is toddlers' raincoats for just £7.99. These will keep kids warm and dry as they are both waterproof and windproof. Wake up to a weed-free lawn for months thanks to Aldi's £10 gadget that pulls them out without bending or kneeling down The raincoats have front pockets and come in several colours. Kids and parents can choose from yellow Duck, navy Robot or pink cat designs. They are suitable for any child aged one to six. Cute dungarees Completing the outfit are kid's dungarees. These have handy reflective detail on the sleeves while the shell is 100 per cent polyester with PU coating. The lining of the dungarees is 100 per cent cotton. Again, they are waterproof and windproof, and cost £7.99. They also have strips with clip fasteners, and are available in yellow, navy or pink. The dungarees are suitable for children up to six years old. But you need to hurry in to get your hands on the outfits are only in Aldi stores while stocks last. When is the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time. Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible
