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 ...

This fruit tree blooms for two to three weeks in spring and will attract plenty of birds that love nectar, whether they're local or migrating.

Q: We have a Flavor King pluot that produced very well in the past. This year it is loaded with pluots, but the flavor is very bland. They were great last year. This year we covered the tree to keep ...

My husband, Bill, and I really enjoy growing tree fruits. Our small orchard consists of apple, plum, pear, cherry and peach trees. Cherries in particular are commonly targeted by birds. We have had to ...

Protect citrus fruit from damage by birds with bird netting, available at your local nursery or feed and seed. Check on satsumas and kumquats as they are beginning to ripen now (no hurry, they ripen ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new falcon drone wards off peckish birds that have been destroying valuable fruit crops.