Tag: Ask Burton

Ask Burton: Q: I like to buy the tall cone-sheared rosemary each year to use on my porch, but often have chunks of them turn brown. Sometimes I see tiny spots of white on the leaves when this happens. How do I stop this from happening?
Ask Burton: Q: My evergreen shrubs are dropping many leaves, including my ten-year-old hollies and magnolias. Although they’re still mostly green, they look less healthy and hollow. Should I do something?
Ask Burton: Q: I have a hedgerow of dwarf Burford holly that has gotten out of control. It hasn’t been pruned for a number of years, and it’s out of control. How much can I cut it back?
A Rundown on How, When, and Why to Cut Back Perennials and Ornamental Grasses
Ask Burton: This week, just a reminder. Please check your sprinkler systems!
Ask Burton: Q: I’ll be bringing in my houseplants from the patio soon. What insecticide should I use to make sure no critters come inside with them?
When Should I Pull My Summer Flowers Out and Plant Fall/Winter Flowers?
Ask Burton: This week, we’re discussing how to deal with rascally rabbits! Q: I have planted a bed of pansies for the Fall and winter, and last year, the rabbits thought it was an all-you-can-eat buffet! How can I keep the flowers in my beds from becoming rabbit food?
Ask Burton: Q: I planted a nice bed of pansies after Thanksgiving, once my summer plantings had given up the ghost. But I’ve had them in the ground for six weeks now, and they barely seem like they’re growing! This always happens to me – my pansies don’t look great until March. Why is this happening, and how can I do better?
Ask Burton: Q: I have mud under my shade trees now instead of lawn. How do I get my grass to grow back? I water it and feed it, but it stays gone.