A flowering favorite that grows in most regions of the country, magnolias can be stately trees or smaller and shrub-like plants. Most types are generally low-maintenance, but once in a while they may ...

Learn how to transplant a magnolia tree or bush and make sure your prized tree will thrive in its new location ...

Flowering trees and shrubs add loads of charm to the home landscape. When you want to give that charm a southern flare, consider planting Little Gem Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem.' This ...

Like all the repeat-flowering roses we grow in Louisiana, Knock Out roses should receive a major pruning twice a year. Here's ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have an overgrown magnolia bush on an enclosed patio. Can it be cut way back and, if so, when? A • The proper timing for ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

I was out in the garden pruning last Saturday and took the opportunity to save some magnolia branches with flower buds to bring inside. It’s a tree that I have not tried forcing branches from before, ...

Autumn crocus (C. speciosus) is one of the last flowers to bloom, in mid-October. It is hardy here, but does not naturalize or perennialize, just slowly declines, probably due to the squirrels. I ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task, and now is a suitable time to start pruning shrubs that have put on growth and need shaping. Prune them as needed to keep them at the proper scale for your ...