Tag: gardening

Ask Burton: The month of July certainly brings the heat, and it’s a challenge for newly planted shrubs, trees, and container plantings. So, this week, a simple heads up on watering – how to, how often, and simple things you can do to reduce the need for excessive watering.
Ask Burton: Q: Do I need mulch? How much mulch do I need? How many bags do I need to buy?
Ask Burton: This week, a reminder about bagworms! An ounce of prevention, a pound of cure.
Summer’s Plant of the Week – Windmill Palms
Plant of the Week: Drift Roses
Ask Burton: Q: My clay has terrible drainage! Should I add sand to the soil to loosen it?
Do You Want to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Landscape?
Shelby’s Plant Pick of the Week – Golden Oakland Holly
Ask Burton: Last December, we had a hard cold snap with temperatures in the single digits. This past week, our landscapes took a bit of a beating from the sleet and ice. Trees with broken limbs, battered pansy beds, and some plants smashed outright by strong winds under the weight of ice buildup. Thankfully, the December single digits weren’t paired with the sloppy, icy weather this time! Here’s some helpful tips on dealing with the winter weather’s damage, from both of our winter events.
Ask Burton: Q: My herb garden was productive last fall, but it’s burned-looking and dormant now. What needs to be done?