Q: What sort of netting can I use on a cherry tree that will prevent birds from eating the cherries, and also doesn't snag birds? Also, will ground squirrels chew up the netting? A: Your concerns ...

No matter what deterrent you use, bird control companies agree: Use it well before the feathered pests start to feel at home.

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In response to a recent column on fruit trees, Mike Davison, who gardens in Toluca Lake, emailed as follows: “I would love to plant a few fruit trees and have in the past (peach, apple, avocado) but ...

Q: I live in a rural area that is surrounded by large oak trees. They attract a variety of squirrels and other wildlife. Other than fencing off every tree, is there any way of protecting fruit trees ...

Here is a simple way to protect fruit on your backyard fruit trees from animals like birds and possums - perhaps even squirrels but we don't get them here so I can't say definitively although I do ...

Whether you're planning to add cherry trees to your yard or you want to help your established trees thrive, here's what you ...