Ask Burton: This week, a simple reminder, and some tips on how to use water instead of wasting it. Please water more. And do so wisely – water isn’t cheap, and it’s the right thing to do.June 21, 2022
Ask Burton: Today, we’re talking about fungus! Q: I have mushrooms and ugly looking fungus growing around my plants in the flowerbed. How do I get rid of these before they harm my plants?June 7, 2022
Ask Burton: Q: This week, we’re looking at containers – with a lot of spring color wearing out in the heat, many people want to freshen up their patio and entryway show for the summer. Q: I had beautiful pots of petunias on my patio, and the past few weeks has made them give up. What can I plant right now that will really go through the heat and work in my containers?May 30, 2022
Ask Burton:Q: I have a sunny bed in front of my house, and I recently planted a crape myrtle in a bed with soft leaf yucca, Mexican feather grass, and sedum. The crape myrtle looks fabulous, the sedum looks OK, but my yucca looks like it’s withering and the feather grass died. What’s happening?May 18, 2022
Ask Burton: Q: My Japanese maple’s leaves have suddenly shown numerous small holes, and there are tiny cones (1/4″) made of dried leaves sticking to the top of many leaves. What is happening?May 10, 2022
