Fresno Gardening Green

Nutsedges are aggressive and persistent weeds that commonly infest lawns, vegetable and flower gardens and landscapes. These perennial sedges are a problem in lawns because they grow faster than turfgrasses and result in non-uniform turf.

Forget the guilt about what's going on outside. It's not your fault that it's hot! Tasks Check sprinklers and adjust timers weekly if necessary. Pre-irrigate to soften the ground for tilling in preparation for fall gardens.

Relax. Beat the heat with a cool beverage while enjoying your garden from indoors. Tasks Protect developing tree fruit from birds and squirrels by placing netting over trees. Continue deep watering of fruit trees and citrus to insure a good fruit crop.

Sweet flowers are slow and weeds make haste ~ Shakespeare Tasks Water camellias regularly to avoid bud drop during bloom season. If you have nematode problems in your vegetable garden, summer is the time to solarize your soil.

Well, you can tell it is July in Fresno! Like the song says, The heat is on! The only consolation is that this too shall pass (in a few months). The heat takes a toll on your roses (and you too!).