Doggone squirrels! There used to be a red oak tree in this pot once upon a time yesterday!
And he apparently thought he'd uproot a garlic, too.
I'd love to hear your ideas on how to discourage the rodents from choosing my few happy potted plants over the entire rest of earth in which to look for food! :)
Having a good dog or two around keeps most wildlife back. Put in netted off area or small greenhouse would work. Plastic bottle with the top and bottom cut off ,would work for a few plants. Good luck