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News and information about sustainable gardening in Fresno County written by UC Master Gardener volunteers. For more information, visit the UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County website.

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Blue fescue
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Cut landscape maintenance and water needs with heat-tolerant plants

September 19, 2025
 For Fresno County residents who appreciate beautiful landscapes but prefer not to labor in the blazing summer heat, a new planting at the Garden of the Sun demonstrates a lush array of plants growing in full sun that require minimal water and no summer maintenance.The heat-tolerant planting is just…
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Bee
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This week in the garden: September 19 - 25

September 19, 2025
Enjoy the last flush of blooming roses along with the bounty of the fall harvest.TasksAdjust watering systems as weather cools.Remove and dispose of any fruit and nuts that cling to the tree.To discourage spider mites, spray hedges and shrubs with water to clean them and keep them free of dust.Water citrus,…
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Houseplants
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Why grow indoor plants and how to care for them

September 12, 2025
By Haramrit Gill
Indoor plants are a beautiful and practical addition to any home or office, offering numerous benefits that go beyond their aesthetic appeal. These ornamental plants are cultivated indoors and are typically chosen for their ability to thrive in low-light conditions and require minimal maintenance. Most…
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Striped pansies
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This week in the garden: Sept. 12 - 18

September 12, 2025
If you don’t have a fall or winter garden, prepare for spring planting.TasksRepair damaged spots in cool-season lawns (such as tall fescue) by scratching with a rake, seeding and covering with mulch. Keep moist until the new grass seedlings are well established. Warm-season lawns like Bermuda grass will soon…
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Cabbage
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Winter companion planting to repel insects

September 5, 2025
We are blessed to live here in the Central Valley and its foothills where we can grow year around. It is easy to find plants that can and cannot be planted together over the fall, but not what we can grow that will enrich the soil nutrition and texture and what biochemical pest suppression can be done that…
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