Squirrels love fruit trees not only for their sweet produce but also for the essential nutrients, seeds, and nuts. So how should you keep these critters out of your trees? The various solutions can be ...

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 ...

A bird perched on a branch with clusters of bright red berries, holding one berry in its beak - Westend61/Getty Images If you've ever grown fruit trees, you know the heartbreak that comes with it. You ...

DEAR JOAN: Your column on May 13 was on how to discourage rats. Now do squirrels. The furry little tree rats have decimated our apricot crop – the ground is littered with tiny, half-eaten fruits. They ...

Q: Is there any way that I can prevent the squirrels from raiding my avocado tree? What’s the sense in trying to grow anything if the squirrels take all? A: Ground squirrels are the bane of every ...