Fresno Gardening Green

Here in the Central Valley, summer heat spikes are becoming more frequent and lasting longer with extremely high daytime and nighttime temperatures. Regular deep, slow irrigation of mature landscape and crop-producing trees is key to keeping them in good health during heat spikes.

Facing costly water bills and stringent municipal water limits, some Fresno County residents and businesses are opting to replace their lawns with synthetic grass.

Native plants have the ability to survive in the worst of times and thrive during the good times. They require less care, less water and can make spectacular flower displays. Tasks Use Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to control petunia bud worms and tomato horn worms.

Pollinators are all around us, a crucial part of our ecosystem. When you think about pollinators, the first one that comes to mind is probably the non-native honey bee. But there are 1,600 species of bees in California, and 20,000 species recorded worldwide.

Well, I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.