When you breathe in the sweet fragrance of the magnolia, you know you're home. Few plants can be considered as quintessentially Southern as the magnolia. Their big, waxy, glossy leaves juxtaposed with ...

In spring and early summer, magnolias enchant with their large, goblet-shaped blossoms perched on bare branches. These ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One great thing to love about beautiful blooming trees is the welcome shade they offer come summer. In addition, they also provide ...

Human error isn’t the only reason plants flower unexpectedly. Sometimes, nature plays a role. In my column last week on pruning, I wondered if a magnolia in my ...

Just as important as the appearance of your yard is the scent that draws you in. The star magnolia tree (Magnolia stellata) boasts both eye-catching star-shaped white blooms and a delicate, sweet ...

A magnolia tree in bloom is a true Southern statement piece. Its elegance is showcased in movies, books, and art. The ...

While bold evergreens can add lovely blue-green shades to your yard, and many maples turn delightful colors in the fall, there's nothing quite like the burst of flowers from a flowering tree. If you ...

We’re well into gardening season and you may have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

Many kinds of small flowering trees help brighten our landscapes from late winter through the spring season. Coming into bloom now is one of the more beautiful of our early spring flowering trees, the ...

Question. My magnolia trees were purchased locally and planted about eight years ago. All I get are a few flowers. How do I encourage more blooms? Answer. Magnolias can be cantankerous trees. Some, ...

A There are several small trees that will work well in a garden. While some of these trees do produce dry seed pods or capsules, they don't bear fleshy fruits. Your choice should be based on how much ...