'I'm a gardening guru - how to safely deter animals from ruining your garden'
These fluffy friends are protected by the Animal Welfare Act , so it's vital that however you protect your garden wont harm them.
Cats are incredibly sensitive to strong smells, so mixing peppermint, lavender or cinnamon with water and spraying around your outdoor space is one easy way to banish them. You can also add the peel from citrus fruits like lemons and oranges to your beds, since they also don't like the smell.Badgers are protected by the Protection of Badgers Act , so whatever you do it needs to be done with the welfare of the animal in mind.Alternatively, you can install a motion sensor light to deter them, since they're nocturnal the bright light will startle them and they should leave.
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