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.July 12, 2023
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 an established Japanese maple which had its edges burned by the summer heat this year; also, several newly planted shrubs that also had small amounts of damage from drying out as well. I watered twice a week all summer; do I need to increase my watering now?September 16, 2020
Ask Burton: Q: I have Japanese maples in a very shady spot; they’ve been planted for four years and have been beautiful. They’re showing a lot of burning around the leaves this year, and these plants are not new. We made sure to water everything carefully. Any idea why this is happening?August 7, 2018
Ask Burton: Q: I have planted vegetable gardens in the past and I want to make this one as easy to maintain as possible. I don’t mind spending more time setting it up, but once I plant this time, I don’t want to fight Bermudagrass (and every other weed) – I want to water, occasionally fertilize, and get food. Can you help me get there?July 17, 2018