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 ...

While birds play an important role in a healthy garden ecosystem, there's nothing more frustrating than watching them swoop in to feast on fruit you've carefully cultivated for months. The good news ...

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 ...

Don't let the squirrels enjoy the fruits of your labor.