Q: Why are squirrels half-eating so many of the green pecans from our very large tree? They make a big mess when they drop the remains all over our deck. A: I can add to that: They make a big mess on ...

Q: I have two pecan trees in my rear yard. I have tried everything I can think of to keep squirrels from climbing the trees and eating pecans while they are still green. Is there anything I can do to ...

Like many backyard gardeners, I’ve been waiting months for tiny little plums and peaches to plump up and ripen as the weather warms; all so I can stand in my yard and take a nice juicy bite of a ...

Two recent incidents prompted me to look into this subject — squirrels damaging trees and garden plants: A highly valued Japanese maple showing dieback, and my Dahlia sprouts disappearing. First, the ...

Clearly, the gray squirrel was spending only a few seconds on each acorn. The animal removed the cap with its lower incisors, then proceeded to chip away at the outer shell and the nutritious kernel ...