The incredible 20p hack that scares cats and rats away from your garden
This hack could help deter cats and rats from ruining your garden.
A gardening enthusiast has discovered an incredible 20p hack that keeps cats and rats away from your garden.
Angela Knight sparked the discussion on the Gardening UK Facebook page, where she sought advice about composting orange peels.
Knight posted: “Hi, I have a few compost questions. Can I put orange peel in the compost bin? I eat loads of oranges but as I never knew if you could I tend to throw the peel away.”
She continued: “I know you can't put onions, cooked food, and meat in, but is there anything else you shouldn't put in the compost bin?”
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Gardening group members quickly responded, not only encouraging the use of orange peels in compost but also highlighting their benefits for deterring unwanted garden visitors.
One user shared: “I always add oranges and onions! Not had any problems.”
Another agreed, saying: “I put all uncooked veg and fruit peel, onions and orange banana peel, buckets of unwashed seaweed in, and shredded paper and cardboard.”
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Adding to the conversation, another member revealed: “I have always put onions and also orange, lime, and lemon peels in and it's never been an issue for me.
It's helped my plants fantastically to flower better and has deterred rats and cats from my garden.”
This simple and cost-effective tip has gained traction among gardening enthusiasts, offering a natural solution to keep gardens free from pests while enriching the soil.
