Fresno Gardening Green

The UC Davis Arboretum is nearly 200 miles from Fresno, but it’s well worth a visit when in the Sacramento Valley. Currently celebrating its 90th anniversary, the Arboretum began as an underfunded garden project which, over time, faculty, students and staff turned into a world-class living museum. …

The weather profile remains dry, and dry conditions may continue through the fall.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…

Perennial plants are ideal for home gardens, and there are hundreds for Fresno County gardeners to choose from. Once they’ve been planted in the right spot, perennials perform for years and years, even decades, with minimal care. Their roots grow deeply into the soil, taking advantage of water well below the…

Cool fall mornings invite you to enjoy a stroll in the garden with a cup of something hot.TasksTop 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.PruningLeaf-fall is the time to start…

 Well, another record-breaking hot summer has passed. October is usually our transition month from the heat of summer to our cooler weather months. One can especially feel it in the early morning. Feels great! So, if you are an early bird (like me) or a later riser, it is time to do some chores for the…