Fresno Gardening Green

The spotted lanternfly is beautiful when its wings are open, showing off a striped yellow abdomen and ruby red and black polka dot wings. But the pest could become a menace in California.

If you don't have a fall or winter garden, prepare for spring planting. Tasks Repair damaged spots in cool-season lawns (such as tall fescue) by scratching with a rake, seeding and covering with mulch. Keep moist until the new grass seedlings are well established.

Are you ready for autumn to begin and be done with the heat of the summer? I am looking forward to the fall and it can start anytime in my book! However, looks like we are (still) in for warmer than normal temperatures for the foreseeable future.

When planning the fall changes in your garden, think about drought tolerant plants. A garden is a thing of beauty and a job forever ~ Richard Briers Tasks Despite a few last very hot summer days, fall is rapidly approaching with shorter days and cooler nights.

Our weather patterns and conditions in the Central San Joaquin Valley are directly influenced by the water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.