Some spray repellents are labeled for use against groundhogs, too. Check the shelves of your local nursery to see if they have any on-hand. As with deer repellents, be religious about using them.

Q: What can we do about the groundhogs in our garden? There are whole families of them. We’ve tried red pepper and they just kind of eat around that. Help!

Deer and other four-legged free loaders are the number one concern among Ohio gardeners. And this year, there there’s a pandemics-worth of first-timer gardeners looking for ways to keep the ...