Weed killer and cats!

[bananaskinsnomnom]

To start on the right foot, I am a pretty useless and rather clueless gardener!

My garden is gravel (was when I moved in so not my doing) but it wasn’t done particularly well. Around the edge in the soil are a few weeds and prickly things which I am trying to dig out, and ultimately need to kill off. I also have an area of gravel where grass is coming up (hence my “not done well” comment!)

Trouble is, there’s a few cats from around the area that play in my garden! I only know where one comes from! I need to put down quite a lot of weed killer but don’t want to be responsible for the death of a beloved family pet!

Any advice on how to tackle this safely or am I worrying for nothing?

I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to cause a row!!! Im just genuinely a clueless gardener with little knowledge of how to keep one tame!!

For those getting a bit cross I asked about weed killer specifically because I didn’t want to cause any harm! Many things I have dug out....I also have some incredible roses growing and a lovely Holly bush....but I also have plenty of those long spikey things that grow about a foot a day plus what I would definitely call a weed!! One in particular is so big I cannot dig it out (I’ve bloody tried I can tell you!)
I’m going to try a few of these tips though to keep it at bay......thank you for all your ideas and input I’m going to visit the garden Center to get some advise and supplies based on what you e all said so thank you

Bananas Don't be sorry it's good to discuss things that are as serious as weedkillers!