Ask Burton: This week, a heads up on a nasty turf disease in our area. Q: I have irregular patches of dead grass in my St. Augustine lawn. The areas are surrounded by yellowing grass, and the patches show up regardless of whether the areas are in sun or shade. I had chinch bugs last year and treated for them. Is it the same problem?May 19, 2020
Ask Burton: This week, we’re talking about one of our favorite types of plant problems – the types where doing nothing is the best answer. Q: My oak trees (live oaks mostly) are having a lot of browning on their leaves! Random splotches, twisted leaves, and now, many are falling off the tree and littering the ground. What should I do to address this?May 4, 2020
Ask Burton: Q: I planted a row of hollies at my property line to cut down on road noise, and I really want them to grow vigorously this year – which they did NOT do last year. Additionally, my purple loropetalum isn’t very purple – it’s got a lot of yellowing leaves. How can I get them to do what I want?March 30, 2020
Ask Burton: This week, we’re talking about an issue that affects many of our customers, but particularly those who may have had to remove trees due to the powerful storms of the past year. And it’s an issue that’s affected more than one tree planting we’ve had of late.February 24, 2020
Ask Burton: Q: I was tilling a piece of my vegetable garden and I kept finding white grubs in the bed. I must have come across a dozen in the time I was tilling my garden, which is 4’x20′. What can I do to treat for them before they become a problem?February 10, 2020
Ask Burton: This week, our regular February reminder about controlling weeds in the lawn!February 3, 2020
Ask Burton: This week, a fun question from a customer cleaning out beds. Q: I planted potato vine in my front flowerbed this summer, and as I’m cleaning it out and prepping the soil for pansies, I am finding I have almost a full wheelbarrow of what look to be perfectly normal sweet potatoes! Are these safe to eat – like buying them at the grocery store?December 9, 2019
Ask Burton: This week, we’re looking at your tender plantings in pots, and how to protect them this time of year. Q: How do I over-winter my potted houseplants that normally live on my back porch during the warmer months?November 26, 2019
