Fresno Gardening Green

Keep recent plantings well-watered and mulched. Sudden warming plus dry winds can stress plants.TasksUse a 3-inch layer of mulch around trees and shrubs to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and cool soil temperature. Keep mulch several inches back from the base of trees or shrubs to prevent damage to the…

Weather forecasters are predicting a gradual shift beginning this month of the La Nina weather pattern in the Pacific ocean to an El Nino pattern with warmer temperatures and little if no rainfall in the Central Valley for most of 2026. We may well have already received all of the rainfall for this rain…

For optimal spring cleaning, don’t limit your efforts to dust and grime. Be mindful of the pests that might be hiding in the kitchen, pantry, garage, bedrooms and closets. Pests can hitchhike into homes on infested food from the grocery store. The insects are so small, consumers might not notice until…

Whether the pest you face is plant or animal, remember safety first. Read labels thoroughly before opening containers that hold garden chemicals.TasksCheck drip and sprinkler systems – clean filters, check emitters, fix leaks, and re‐set timers.Watch for Western grapeleaf skeletonizer. Use Bacillus…

 Espalier (ess-PAL-yay) - the practice of training fruit trees or shrubs to grow flat against a wall, fence or trellis - can be a practical and artistic feature in gardens. They may be adapted to conserve space, delineate a border, add interest or block an eyesore. At the Fresno County Master…