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 ...

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Don't let the birds and squirrels eat all your berries before you can even pick them! Follow these simple tips to protect your harvest.

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 ...

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 ...

The Net Swap program helps residents comply with Victoria’s wildlife laws, as on-the-spot fines of $395 apply to the use of ...

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 ...

As the warmer months approach, backyards across Melbourne are about to become safer havens for native animals. An expansion ...