Late fall might seem like the right time to prune plants but in fact the best time of year to do this varies. While it's the right time of year for many plants, others prefer to be pruned in late ...

When you breathe in the sweet fragrance of the magnolia, you know you're home. Few plants can be considered as quintessentially Southern as the magnolia. Their big, waxy, glossy leaves juxtaposed with ...

Even cold-hardy magnolia varieties benefit from a little extra care to get them through chilly weather. If the fall is dry, water your magnolia, and apply a generous layer of mulch around the tree.

Lots of gardeners are intimidated by the very thought of pruning. It can be scary. For trees and shrubs that are grown for their flowers, consider when they bloom before deciding when to prune. Snip ...