A landscape that pops from the pages of Better Homes and Gardens . The answer is yes, with a little effort and know-how. Generally, cats do far less damage to lawns and gardens than do dogs. But cats are attracted to bare soil and, as they carry out their normal toilet habits, they can damage seed beds and seedlings.
Fences do little to keep cats out.
But, temporarily, you can cover small seeded areas with floating tow covers or fruit-tree netting. You can protect larger areas by building a wood frame and covering it with window screening. Repellants are substances with a scent or taste that is unpleasant to the animal. They are best used to protect single, prized specimen plants or objects. By far, the most common complaint from dog owners is brown urine spots on the lawn.