Fresno Gardening Green

A wide variety of citrus fruits brighten winter gardens and winter menus this month.TasksControl cool-season weeds before they mature and go to seed.Plants planted last spring and fall may need water if rainfall has been inadequate.Run sprinklers periodically through their cycles to maintain clean lines…

If your pine tree has become unwieldy or some parts look diseased, winter is the best time to prune out unwanted twigs and branches. When the weather is warmer, the pruning cuts may attract pests that threaten the health of the tree, including pine bark beetles, pitch moths and western gall rust,…

Plan now for New Year’s resolutions for the garden. Check gardening books for ideas.TasksSpray apricots and walnuts with horticultural oil and fixed copper.Provide frost protection. Move or cover tender plants. Use floating row covers or fabric, and uncover plants during the day. Frost protection material…

 In October 2025, I visited the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. Located in a London suburb, it is a showpiece for British Royalty with many foreign gifts (including a great pagoda!). It is also a World Heritage Site with seven world records. At 330 acres, it is one of the largest botanical gardens in the…

TasksRemove fallen camellia blossoms promptly to prevent petal blight on next year’s flowers.Mistletoe is very difficult to control because reinfestation occurs from nearby infected trees. An infected branch must be removed at its points of origin and at least 1 foot below the cluster.PruningWait to prune…