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 ...

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 ...

*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 ...

The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be pruned soon after flowering is over. These trees set flower buds in the ...

A: The round, red-colored structures in your photo are the seed-bearing pods, or fruits, of the magnolia. The pods can be quite ornamental, adding fall and winter interest. Thanks also for 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 ...

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 ...

A. Lightly prune young magnolias after they flower to encourage a pyramidal shape. This way, you'll avoid major cuts when the trees are older and perhaps less capable of healing pruning wounds. When ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...