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 ...

As the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch approaches, many nature enthusiasts are preparing to participate in the world's largest garden wildlife survey. Hundreds of thousands are set to record garden ...

This is a reminder for you to cover your grapevines with netting to protect them from birds and other kinds of wildlife. While many of us were away enjoying the long Labor Day weekend, fall grapes ...

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: Dear Carol, I am an avid vegetable gardener and have been growing food in my raised beds for about 3 years. This spring, I have put in peas, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and ...

Q: Catbirds are poking holes in my red tomatoes and eating the seeds. What can I do? A: Birds enjoy our tomatoes too, and squirrels and other wildlife as well. Common culprits are catbirds and ...

As winter sets in and the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 approaches, nature lover Gareth Butterfield explains how to support ...