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 ...

With edible fruit, scented blossoms, and a capacity to attract birds and butterflies, this tree is a great option if you also ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Starling bird in a cherry tree - MK-DEV/Shutterstock Living in an apartment, rental, or simply having a small backyard can make it ...

Some gardeners will try almost anything to deter birds from their yards. Instead, consider the benefits and try sharing this fast-producing fruit tree's crop.

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 ...

Alaskans have a love-hate relationship with mayday trees. The mayday tree (Prunus padus), aka European bird cherry, and its cousin the chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) have historically been popular ...

A gray catbird stands in the grass with wildflowers alongside a dirt path. - Jean Landry/Shutterstock Attracting birds to your yard is not that difficult if you have the basics available — food, water ...

Editor's note: Thomas Christopher is retiring his Be-A-Better-Gardener column in favor of focusing on his podcast, "Growing Greener," which is available at ...