Q: What are these structures growing on our Spring Welcome Magnolia? — Randy S. A: The round, red-colored structures in your photo are the seed-bearing pods, or fruits, of the magnolia. The pods can ...

April care tips to nurture your magnolia and enjoy its springtime blooms to the fullest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of the several hundred varieties of magnolia trees, little gem is one of two dwarf versions of the southern magnolia with the same ...

A question for Dan Gill: I planted a D.D. Blanchard magnolia in 2016. I was told to wait until early spring of 2018 and then to prune vigorously to encourage the tree to become fuller. Another source ...

Q. I have an 11-year-old magnolia tree that seems to thrive on neglect; I've never given it anything but water. However, it now resembles a large bush. I would like to shape it into a tree. Is now a ...

A. Lightly prune young magnolias after they flower to encourage a pyramidal shape. This way, you'll avoid major cuts when the trees are older and perhaps less capable of healing pruning wounds. When ...

Garden tip Check seed starting supplies and make sure everything is clean and ready to go. Replace the fluorescent tubes in plant lights. By Carol T. Bradford Contributing writer Dear Carol: I have a ...

Late fall might seem like the right time to prune plants but in fact the best time of year to do this varies. While it's the right time of year for many plants, others prefer to be pruned in late ...

At this time of year, Magnolias are putting on a show. If you’re looking for a showy flowering tree that’s not too large but grows fast, consider the Magnolia! There are some gorgeous Magnolia hybrids ...

That urge to grab your pruners the moment temperatures rise is one of the most natural impulses in gardening, and one of the ...