Fresno Gardening Green

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 BriersTasksThe cooler weather is perfect for working in the garden. Start fall cleanup.Despite a few last very hot summer days, fall is rapidly approaching with…

Almost all plants including drought and heat-tolerant species respond to the intense summer heat here in the Central Valley by significantly slowing their growth and their leaf and flower production. As nights grow longer and cooler in late August plants begin to recover their vigor, setting new buds…

After a hot weekend, it looks like our temps are going to be a bit variable for the next week or so — cooler during the week and warmer on the weekend. We will be able to do light pruning this month (not the major pruning we do after the first of the year). We can also start to feed our roses again. However,…

It’s that time of year when yellowjackets can ruin your outdoor picnic or gathering. Yellowjacket wasps prey on other insects and scavenge on human food and garbage. Keep reading to learn what they are looking for and ways to get rid of them.Yellowjackets, sometimes called “meat bees,” defend their nests, as…

Fall planting begins in September but summer heat can persist, so you may need to wait until later in the month. September and October are great months to do major lawn renovation or consider replacing lawn with drought-tolerant plants.TasksClean up around the base of fruit trees, and compost or dispose of…