Pets. Please read through the useful hints, tips and how to guides below.

To repel

kerosene or cloudy ammonia or orange peel

Soak a cloth in either liquid and leave near your favourite plants, or sprinkle
orange peel nearby with the cut face upwards.

To repel

mothballs
Dot around garden to discourage visiting dogs; the effect will last for a few weeks. Warning: ensure children do not mistake them for sweets - they are poisonous.

To keep off the garden

naphthalene flakes

Sprinkle flakes on garden. Will not harm plants or grass. Warn children not to touch.

small bottles ammonia

Bury small bottles up to their necks in the soil round seedlings or precious plants and pour in a little ammonia. Will repel cats.

1 bulb or handful of cloves of garlic or large strong-smelling onion | 1 tablespoon cayenne or 1 teaspoon Tabasco 4 cups warm water

Mash garlic or onion and mix with pepper and water. Steep for 2 hours, then strain into watering can or sprayer. Use where needed.