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 ...

Garden tip Check seed starting supplies and make sure everything is clean and ready to go. Replace the fluorescent tubes in plant lights. By Carol T. Bradford Contributing writer Dear Carol: I have a ...

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 ...

Instead of wasting tons of times raking the fallen leaves of your magnolia tree, try this quick landscaping hack that will ...

Flowering trees and shrubs add loads of charm to the home landscape. When you want to give that charm a southern flare, consider planting Little Gem Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem.' This ...

Prune out sprouts that grow straight up through the center of your dogwood and magnolia trees. The sprouts crowd the center of the tree, reducing air circulation and increasing the possibility of ...

Q: We have some old Bradford pear trees that have lots of overgrown, hanging limbs. The trees probably need to come down, but do you have any pruning suggestions to keep them a while longer? A: Your ...