Fresno Gardening Green

The bumps on oak tree foliage and branches are galls caused by minute cynipid wasps, and do not harm people or the trees. Tasks Cut 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.

Yerba Buena (Satureja douglasii) is a perennial herb native to the west coast of the United States and up into British Columbia.

The weather profile remains dry and drought conditions may continue through the fall. Tasks Monitor rainfall and adjust water accordingly to keep soil moist for new plantings. Put organic mulch around permanent plants to conserve water and prevent weeds.

October and November are ideal months to plant new trees in Fresno County landscapes. The soil is still warm and the weather cools, perfect conditions for pushing root growth that will give the new tree a running start in the spring. Planting a new tree does require thoughtful planning.

Tasks Top dress warm-season lawns with well-composted manure. Sharpen and clean tools for fall pruning. Adjust watering schedules to reflect cooler temperatures and shorter days. Pruning Leaf-fall is the time to start pruning - except for apricots and olives, which should have been done in August.