Fresno Gardening Green

June days are the longest of the year - take advantage of the extra hours in your garden. Tasks Check drip irrigation lines and emitters for leaks or clogs and adjust to provide adequate moisture. Thin fruit on stone and pome fruit trees. Spider mites can be discouraged by rinsing dust from foliage.

What do we gardeners do when the forecast says a high of 100F but our plants beckon us? There are a few things we can do to make sure we and our plants stay safe. First, take care of yourself.

After two consecutive years of normal and above-normal rainfall, trees, hedges and bushes whose growth was constrained during the drought years have shown a huge growth spurt this spring. My neighbor's magnificent loropetalum hedge is at least four feet taller and wider.

Enjoy the balmy early summer evenings with a poolside barbecue, homemade ice cream or outdoor dining. Tasks Be sure your watering schedule conforms to new guidelines. Check sprinkler timer settings at least once a month. Water citrus being careful not to overwater.

The heat has arrived in Fresno County, so how about a glass of mint-infused water to quench your thirst on a hot summer day! And it's so much more convenient if that mint comes from your garden, right? Before you plant that mint, read on.