Magnolia Roots, Squash and Strawberries not Ripening
I have a large magnolia tree in my front yard that has lots of surface roots, some getting close to the house. I’ve read that it’s okay to cut small roots, an inch in diameter or so. So...
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Saucer Magnolia Brightens Even the Dullest Souls
Even the dullest soul has been known to brighten at the sight of a saucer magnolia in full bloom. The saucer magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) is the favorite tree of Valley plant watchers. There are m...
Saucer Magnolia: Harbinger of Spring
In Los Angeles, spring begins earlier than in most other American cities. Spring comes as early as the beginning of February, by which time ornamental peach and almond trees are already in bloom. Or,...
Learn Patience from a Saucer Magnolia
Could patience be a vanishing virtue? Could expectation soon be a relic, replaced by the demand for instant gratification? When evaluating a plant for placement in the garden, the length of time it b...
