This is a problem which doesn’t have a fail safe solution. The best deterrents I have found are: 1.netting fixed at a low height over new young plants. 2.daily removal of poo 3.dense planting so soil is not visible And try to cultivate a mental attitude that all creatures are entitled to live, eat and therefore poo!
Hoping this doesn't descend into another slanging match about cats. My advice to you @lucybarnes1611 is pretty much the same as @Ruthmshaw . The best thing you can do is plant very densely, l find that's the best thing. If you want to prepare the soil before planting and leave it for a day or two for any reason, just keep the area covered using bits of cardboard or something similar
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1.netting fixed at a low height over new young plants.
2.daily removal of poo
3.dense planting so soil is not visible
And try to cultivate a mental attitude that all creatures are entitled to live, eat and therefore poo!