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 ...

We put a lot of time and effort in our flower gardens, vegetable gardens and backyard trees. The last thing we want is for all of our hard work go to waste! While it’s fascinating to experience Mother ...

Backyard orchardists may be forced to use wildlife-friendly fruit netting under proposed changes to Victoria’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals laws. The draft recommendations to changes in animal ...

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 ...

Every 17 years, the cicadas come. There are more than 3,000 species of cicadas, but the ones we’re talking about emerge cyclically. They dig out from their underground pods, molt, grow new wings, mate ...