Tulip trees offer year-round shade, beautiful flowers and stunning fall foliage. Consider growing this ornamental tree if it ...

Q. We have a tulip tree that is at least 7 or 8 years old. How do you prune this tree, and when is the best time to do it? A. The tulip tree, aka saucer or Japanese magnolia, has various growth habits ...

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 ...

Q: I have a 22-year-old tulip magnolia that has been beautiful every spring until last year. I think the 2011 drought is to blame. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Water slowly and deeply to ...

Several varieties of magnolias can be found in this region. The saucer magnolia, sometimes called a Japanese magnolia, can have pink blooms or might have white blooms on the inside with pink on the ...