I noticed a wet appearance on a portion of my deck under a magnolia, and also a black growth on its leaves. The branches of the tree seem to have lumps on them. What is this, and what can I do to h… ...

QUESTION: Big cones that look like seed pods are forming on our magnolia tree. We would like to start a few more trees from the seeds. Can we merely plant the pods or is some special treatment need… ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task, and now is a suitable time to start pruning shrubs that have put on growth and need ...

As the growing season ends, you may think your window to plant bushes and trees has closed. Fret not. Here are some options to plant during the dormant season.

By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: We have a star magnolia tree that we don't want to lose due to its location - front yard, it provides a screen for our bedroom window, and it is really pretty ...

The Garden will be applying dormant oil spray to many magnolias this spring. There is another window to treat for magnolia scale in late August, when the eggs hatch as crawlers. At that time, use ...

Magnolia trees are desirable for their small to medium rounded form; large, ... All the magnolias mentioned here are best planted while still dormant or in very early spring.

The Southern magnolia can reach well over 60 feet tall, but, on average, trees tend to be around 40 to 50 feet tall with a spread of 20 to 30 feet.

Big-leaf magnolias, which are native to the south-central region of the United States, can live anywhere from 50 to 110 years. While the tree has been a signature feature of the botanical garden ...

The dormant season temporarily slows tree growth, allowing healthy revitalization in the spring months. The tree’s inactivity, coupled with the outdoor elements, makes pruning during this time ...