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 ...

You’ve planted and pruned, watered and watched it grow. And now, at last, tree fruit is ripening on the branch. Then the birds descend. They perch and peck, pillage and plunder. And just like that, a ...

Here are questions I encountered this past week. Q: How can I keep the birds from eating my peaches and grapes? A: Purchase fine mesh bird netting. Small birds can get through most netting. Go online ...

Here is a simple way to protect fruit on your backyard fruit trees from animals like birds and possums - perhaps even ...

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 ...

Question: Last year I lost a huge amount of my blueberries to marauding birds. What’s a good way to keep my hard-earned bounty for myself? Answer: Rebar and netting. Buy lengths of rebar taller than ...

When Alan the grey-headed flying fox should have been escaping Canberra's winter by heading for a warmer coastal area, an injury held him back. Wildlife carers realised he had a cyst on his wing which ...

I am not particularly fond of fig trees, with their knotty trunks contrasted against tropical-looking foliage. And even though the fruit is photogenic, I also don’t hold much enthusiasm for it fresh.

Figs are one of the most widely planted fruit trees in home landscapes in Louisiana. They thrive in the New Orleans area and are remarkably easy to take care of. With little effort, they will produce ...

Grow more fruit by following these must-know tips for boosting fruit tree health.