We have rabbits, groundhogs, raccoons and skunks that live around us and are always in our yard/garden. Mom suggested I make a trench about 1" down all the way around the garden and put in blood meal, not mixed with anything just straight blood meal and whatever is in it, the critters don't like it. We did it for the first time last year and they left most of the garden alone. I know Lowe's carrys it thats where I bought it from.