For the last three years we've been having problems with critters. They even eat my annuals but they don't seem to like my perennials, which I have more of.
This year my husband has some new ideas for protection- again! lol
He bought a trap that doesn't hurt them and caught all kinds of critters then took them for a ride to a spot to let out. But we still were out-smarted by animals.
It's discouraging when you plant and don't get to harvest!!!
I had some gorgeous zinnias that they would eat and only in the Fall did I get any.