Fresno Gardening Green

By Elinor Teague  Fertilizers have changed greatly during the last twenty years. The most obvious changes have been in the reduction of nutrient percentages and in the proliferation of fertilizers specifically formulated for various types of plant – for example tomatoes, roses, citrus, lawns,…

by Debbie D  Did you know that the rose is the United States’ National flower? Well, apparently those flying beetles you may see on your roses this month do!  Welcome to the annual invasion of the dreaded Hoplia beetle. Picture a small child stamping their feet and saying, “It’s so unfair!”…

 By Beth Teviotdale Why are there no leaves on some shoots on my redbud tree? This sad sight is not uncommon come late spring and into summer. The villain responsible for this defoliation most likely is the redhumped caterpillar, which gets its name from the reddish hump located on its back a…

Prepared by Terry Lewis Late March or early April is the end of the spring planting season; roots need to become established before the summer heat.TasksWatch for powdery mildew on susceptible plants. Rotate the fungicide used since the fungus may develop resistance.If citrus has scale, mites or thrips,…

 Prepared by Terry LewisAs spring unfolds, take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” ~ Claude MonetTasksCompost weed-free grass clippings and other thorn and disease-free garden waste.Better yet, start a grasscycling program for an existing lawn…