Fresno Gardening Green

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…

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…

Succulents like aloes and agaves are common landscape plants throughout much of California and are prized both for their beauty and their drought-tolerant features. Unfortunately, there are several arthropod pests that can damage or even kill these hardy plants. Below are three pests you should be…