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Old 05-10-2009, 02:21 AM posted to rec.gardens
Johnny Borborigmi[_2_] Johnny Borborigmi[_2_] is offline
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Default groundhog problems

On Sep 30, 11:37*am, "OhioGuy" wrote:
* There is a HUGE groundhog living under my shed. *I see it in the back yard
once in a while, eating my morning glories. *Today I went out to check on
the kale I planted in a raised bed, and I found that every single plant had
all the leaves eaten off! (about 4 inches up) *I had really been looking
forward to having kale salads this fall - hopefully the plants will recover,
but I'm not so sure.

* Anyway, is there any way to ensure that this groundhog won't do it again?
I live in the city, where unfortunately, I'm not allowed to simply shoot the
darn thing.


Shoot it or catch it in a ave a heart trap and take it at least 5
miles away.

The stuff on the market that claims to keep them away is BULLSHIT. Do
not waste your money.