A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I decided to shake the cob webs off and take some pictures of the flowers at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster. It felt good to get outside after being cooped up, and I’m ...

Saucer magnolia is considered a small tree and can be pruned after flowering to control its size. Gary Bachman MSU Extension Service Saucer magnolias and other flowering, deciduous magnolias start to ...

A saucer magnolia in full bloom in early spring can stir the heart. The large, fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink or pale purple often appear before the leaves, and, like the dawn, they can ...

Another spring brings disappointment. I generally begin writing my column two weeks in advance; therefore, as you read today’s column, I ask you to reflect back. Two weeks ago, April 12th, was a ...

In addition to our native southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, there are a number of other magnolia species to consider for use in our North Florida landscapes. In addition to the evergreen types, ...

A few days before I wrote this column I was on a street in Hellertown, along which were several large saucer magnolia trees showing pinkish blossoms just about to open. Nearby I also saw a smaller ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Magnolia trees, with their large, fragrant blooms in shades of white, pink, and purple, are a stunning ...

Q. We are looking for a tree to replace our large magnolia that provides good shade – in addition to fallen leaves that last an eternity. We’d like a tree that will grow fairly quickly and that will ...