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 ...

A guide to the best plants to prune in April, featuring expert trimming tips, along with guidance on what not to prune and ...

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 ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task, and now is a suitable time to start pruning shrubs that have put on growth and need shaping. Prune them as needed to keep them at the proper scale for your ...

Q • I have an overgrown magnolia bush on an enclosed patio. Can it be cut way back and, if so, when? Write to Chip Tynan of the Missouri Botanical Garden at chip.tynan@mobot.org or Horticultural ...