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 ...

NACHES — When a 2-acre stand of Honeycrisp apple trees was covered with shade netting at Long Ranch, foreman Eladio Gonzales estimated it would take about a year to see how well it worked at ...

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 ...

Hundreds of illegal fruit tree nets have been surrendered by Melbourne households, as part of a pilot program to prevent ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Using illegal fruit tree netting is a major problem across Victoria. Source: Supplied by Meaghan Scott Green-thumbed Aussies lucky ...