Q: Should I evict the squirrel who lives in the hole in my golden rain tree’s trunk? There is some rotting on the cut stump. Should it be filled with concrete, or is there a better way to repair it? A ...

Uneven, bumpy ground: Your mower dips and bounces instead of gliding smoothly — a sure sign the soil beneath has been ...

“I recently discovered damage to the bark on my dawn redwood. Could this be caused by deer? What can I do to prevent more damage?” The peeling bark on your dawn redwood was probably caused by ...

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 ...

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 ...