Fresno Gardening Green

Shorter days mean less time in the garden; peruse gardening websites, magazines and seed catalogs instead.TasksStake newly planted trees in windy areas.Clean up debris to eliminate hiding places for pests. Or consider leaving fallen leaves and debris where they are, as many beneficial insects lay their eggs…

The bumps on oak tree foliage and branches are galls caused by minute cynipid wasps, and do not harm people or the trees.TasksCut warm-season grasses short and over-seed with cool season grasses – annual or perennial rye or fine fescue. Better yet, let them go dormant to save water and mowing.Check and…

In Central California, adult ticks are most active from late November until late April or early May. While the risk of tick bites is lower during the summer months, the tiny arachnids are active all year round in California, according to the California Department of Public Health. Preventing exposure to…

TasksMonitor rainfall and adjust water accordingly to keep soil moist for new plantings.Put organic mulch around permanent plants to conserve water and prevent weeds.Trees need to be deeply watered as they enter dormancy.Mushrooms often appear in the lawn in the fall as growing conditions are favorable. If…

 Now is the time to begin scouting your fall-planted garden for cabbage worms. The pest targets many vegetables that do well in Fresno this time of year, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and radishes. Cabbageworms chew large, irregular holes in leaves and may tunnel into cabbage heads…