Fresno Gardening Green

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…

Exploration, trade and tourism have led to the interconnected world of today, with many economic and societal benefits. However, it has also provided a way for exotic pests to travel widely, including to California. The introduction of nonnative species into areas where they don’t occur naturally causes…

Spend a little time each day doing fall garden cleaning and lawn renovation. Next month is a busy month!TasksTo prevent germination of winter weeds like annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and chickweed, apply pre‐emergent herbicide …