So sorry to hear you are having so many struggles with the critters in the garden. It is so hard to see after all your hard efforts. I hope your compost works this time for you. I add mine in the fall to overwinter in the beds, and then in the spring I amend the soil with all-natural fertilizers. Alfalfa pellets make a great addition to adding nitrogen to the soil. I hope your hip heals soon as that makes doing tasks very difficult. ♥