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?November 27, 2023
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: This week it’s all about the behavior of plants that are suitable to plant in our area… when the types of plants chosen do not play well together. So many landscape problems can be headed off with proper, prior planning. This article could well be titled… Plants that do NOT go together… at least, not like that!July 19, 2023
Ask Burton: Q: Do I need mulch? How much mulch do I need? How many bags do I need to buy?June 24, 2023
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: 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: This week, a quick answer about issues in your containers. Those flowers in the patio pots need to look nice! Q: I have numerous pots of flowers on my patio, and many of them are getting yellowed foliage and aren’t looking their best. I fertilized them with a good granular fertilizer when I planted them up, and they get decent sunshine. Any ideas on improving them?April 12, 2022
