Put away your pruners for bigger, healthier blooms.

There is one distinct disadvantage of winter pruning on early-flowering trees and shrubs, such as magnolia, lilac, and azalea – you prune off flower buds. While this should not harm the health of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

A well-cared for tree requires some pruning, whether to enhance its natural shape to reveal its character; to control its size in relation to its surroundings; to increase or control flower and fruit ...

The time has finally come. Get your boots, gloves, thick pants and heavy coat — and don’t forget your warmest hat. Before you walk outside, grab a pair of sunglasses. You’ll need ‘em. Why? Because you ...

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 ...

I asked an experienced arborist the other day what he thought about pruning apple trees in the fall. His answer was the same as mine: “Prune when you have time and the pruners in your hand.” Yes, ...