Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A flowering favorite that grows in most regions of the country, magnolias can be stately trees or smaller and shrub-like plants.

Timing matters when pruning spring-flowering shrubs, and cutting them at the wrong moment could impact next year's blooms ...

The second week of November is a good time to clear fallen leaves and debris from walkways and your lawn before severe winter weather sets in. You can leave dry leaves on your lawn if you get in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

April is without a doubt one of my favorite months for magnolia trees. There’s something about their large, fragrant blooms and glossy green leaves that never fails to make me pause and smile. After ...

There are many different types of magnolias, and they vary not only in the color, size, and shape of their flowers but also in their hardiness. The southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), ubiquitous ...

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. When is the best time to prune a large magnolia tree that is growing into power lines in front of my home? — Jim Piders, Chicago A. Under normal conditions, the recommended time to prune 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 ...

Keep your plants in shape this month by giving them a little trim ...