Fresno Gardening Green

Wood ashes are not beneficial in the garden. They have no nutrient value and only a limited value as a deterrent to slugs and snails. Tasks Water citrus trees well now to produce a good crop next year. Check and improve drainage around plants in low areas.

When perusing online seed shops this winter for plants to add to the garden, consider buying some aromatic native specimens to boost the restorative capacity of nature in your own backyard.

A devoted gardener would rather give or receive tools, plants, or a unique garden treasure than gold, diamonds or pearls. Tasks Monitor ground moisture, especially in beds and under eaves and patios. Store unused fertilizers and pesticides in a dry place.

It's a time of transition for the weather and daylight (back to standard time. Sigh, I like the later sunsets). Mother Nature is giving us a break from the awful heat we had this summer. However, forecasters predict a warmer and drier month than normal.

Create a visual feast with pomegranates, miniature pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, fall flowers, and herbs from your garden. Tasks The tuberous roots of sweet potatoes will be ruined if the foliage is damaged by frost. Harvest before freezing temperatures kill the vines. Use fall leaves as mulch.