ASK BURTON: Q: I had a Chinese Pistache planted in my yard a few years back, and I have a question about how it colors for the fall. My neighbor has one in their yard and it gets great orange and reddish color, but mine has been unimpressive, turning yellow and orange but not much red color. Any idea why this is so different?November 23, 2021
Ask Burton: Is time to change out my summer color for winter, even if my summer color still looks good?October 26, 2021
Ask Burton: Q: I, like almost everybody, had to replace some plants after the devastating winter storm this February. How can I protect them if we have that level of freezing weather again this time?October 19, 2021
Ask Burton: Q: My pothos ivy is having problems. It’s been in the same spot inside my home for several years, and always looked great! I water every week like clockwork, with a saucer to catch overflow until the water evaporates or the plant drinks it up. I fertilize once a month, and there are no bugs on it. But now, the plant looks unwatered, with yellowing leaves and just a pitiful appearance. There’s also a white, grainy residue on top of the soil. Any ideas?October 13, 2021