Ask Burton: Q: I’m watering generously, and this August’s unpleasant heat is still battering our new plants. What am I doing wrong?August 24, 2023
Ask Burton: Q: One of my mature Bradford pear trees is suddenly turning yellow, orange, and brown, while the rest of my yard looks fine. What could be causing this, and how can I help the tree recover?July 26, 2023
Ask Burton: Q: I have a weird mold growing out of the mulch in my flower bed – it popped up overnight! Also, there’s some sort of odd mushroom growing near where I had a tree removed after the 2021 freeze. What do I need to do?June 20, 2023
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.February 8, 2023
Ask Burton: Q: My herb garden was productive last fall, but it’s burned-looking and dormant now. What needs to be done?February 3, 2023
Shrubs and Trees do More than Provide Beauty to your Home. You can Also use Them for Privacy!January 28, 2023