Install chicken wire or hardware cloth over the soil
Use raised beds with covers or netting
Place thorny mulch such as pine cones or prickly branches
Add rough mulch like pine bark or large wood chips
Use motion-activated sprinklers
Place garden-safe deterrents with strong scents
Scatter citrus peels around the bed
Use coffee grounds sparingly around plants
Install low fencing around the beds
Use garden hoops with mesh or row cover fabric
Keep soil covered with plants or mulch
Provide a designated cat area with loose soil or sand
Remove food sources and shelter near the garden
Block access paths with pots, stones, or edging
Reapply deterrents after rain
Train cats away consistently with gentle interruption