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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: I would like to trim some of the lower limbs from my magnolia tree to encourage more growth in the middle and the top. When is the best time to prune? Answer: Feel free to remove the bottom ...

Seeing a magnolia tree losing leaves can be worrying, but it can be part of its natural cycle. If you have a magnolia tree losing leaves, there are lots of possible causes and might not be a reason to ...

*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 ...