Hydrangeas begin to go dormant around mid-October ... The sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a beautiful medium-sized flowering tree that thrives in damp soil. In warmer zones, the glossy ...

One great option to start with is the saucer magnolia ... while the rest of the yard is dormant. It can grow up to 30 feet tall, making it a medium-sized tree. It thrives best in acidic and ...