Fresno Gardening Green

Fertilizing plants in July and August is always a tricky experiment here in the Central Valley. During the hottest months of the summer growing season root and foliage growth slows as temperatures rise. Flower bud production also slows and eventually stops. Flowers on plants especially cucumbers,…

Well, we had a mostly delightful June, but the long-range forecasts indicate that we will be getting our typical July weather after the first part of the month. Check your watering system to make sure your roses are getting adequate water. You may need to increase the time that you are watering or run an…

 Preserving natural ecosystems and the native food web isn’t only for large swaths of undeveloped land. A new movement encourages suburban and urban residents to create habitats for birds, insects and wildlife by growing native plants in their yards. By foregoing part of the lawn, removing a few non…

Native plants have the ability to survive in the worst of times and thrive during the good times. They require less care, less water and can make spectacular flower displays.TasksUse Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to control petunia bud worms and tomato horn worms.Watch for pests and treat if necessary.Be sure…

Insects infesting stored foods – such as flour, cereal, pasta, and other dried goods – present one of the most common household insect problems. They won’t bite you or your pets, but they do contaminate food.Most dried food products can be infested. In addition to those mentioned above, pantry pests like…