Nuts

Sound pecan nuts should be a pale brown with intact shells; if the brown husk hasn’t already detached from the nut. If it doesn’t crack… Read More »What Does A Ripe Pecan Look Like?

Insufficient water late in the season will make the trees weak and the shucks will not open, producing “stick tights.” An early freeze will do… Read More »What Causes Pecan Hulls Not To Open?

Four Common Pecan Tree Diseases Scab. Scab is the first pecan tree disease worth discussing due to its prevalence. Downy Spot. Downy spot, the resultant… Read More »What Are Common Issues With Pecan Trees?

Pecan Tassels: Before . . . And After. My wife and I call them “tassels,” but the correct term for these annual visitors from our… Read More »What Are The Green Things That Fall From Pecan Trees?

Pecan trees are monoecious. This means that they produce separate male and female flowers on the same plant. Male flowers are located on 4-5 inch… Read More »How Do You Tell The Difference Between A Male And Female Pecan Tree?

Most people opt to feed squirrels peanuts and corn. Unfortunately, neither of these foods are all that great for squirrel health. What to Feed Squirrels.… Read More »Will Squirrels Eat Pistachio Shells?

It is important to feed squirrels a variety of nuts. Although Hazelnuts are probably their favorite nuts, they love to crack open bigger nuts such… Read More »Can Squirrels Open All Nuts?

74%. In particular, it can help the forest itself! A study done at the University of Richmond cites that squirrels fail to recover up to… Read More »What Percentage Of Nuts Do Squirrels Forget?

While squirrels born in the wild may not be particularly friendly, they do seem to remember their human hosts. In some cases, they even return… Read More »Do Squirrels Remember Humans?

Most cats can and will hunt squirrels, along with other species of wildlife. They may catch them to play with, but will certainly eat them… Read More »Do Cats Eat Squirrels?