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 ...

If you threw nets over fruit bushes and trees earlier in the year to stop the birds from pillaging all your hard-earned fruits, remove them now and allow those self-same birds to do your bidding. They ...

As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...

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 ...

There is one job that gardeners should be sure to complete before the end of April, experts are urging. The UK's leading garden charity, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), handed out advice on ...