Fresno Gardening Green

A houseplant is simply an outdoor plant brought inside. Light requirements vary for indoor plants, but most of them will not tolerate direct summer sun.TasksCheck drip emitters to adjust flow and unclog them if needed.Lightly trim lavenders after they have finished flowering to keep them compact.Support any…

 Wasn’t July fantastic? We have been so lucky this year with the weather! However, it is summer, and we are in Fresno, so it could change on a dime. In fact, I was just reading from the Fresno Gardening Green, an article that states our temps will be similar to El Centro in the year 2099 and to…

Catch up on the TLC for your houseplants. Fertilize house plants lightly, repot as necessary and replace soil.TasksWater citrus on a regular schedule to maintain even soil moisture. Continuously wet soil in the upper few inches risks root rot.Renew mulch, 3 to 4 inches deep, to help retain soil moisture…

Many common street trees now growing in Fresno County are unlikely to survive in the warmer climate expected here in 2099, according to research published in the journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening.“Urban foresters in inland cities of California should begin reconsidering their palettes of…

Forget the guilt about what’s going on outside. It’s not your fault that it’s hot!TasksCheck sprinklers and adjust timers weekly if necessary.Pre-irrigate to soften the ground for tilling in preparation for fall gardens.When the lawn needs mowing, mow cool-season grasses, such as tall fescue, to 3 inches and…