A flowering favorite that grows in most regions of the country, magnolias can be stately trees or smaller and shrub-like plants. Most types are generally low-maintenance, but once in a while they ...

Q. When is the best time to prune a large magnolia tree that is growing into power lines in front of my home?— Jim Piders, ChicagoA. Under normal conditions, the recommended time to prune a ...

Before pruning, determine how much of the branch you'd like to cut back. To shape your magnolia tree, start with branches that are significantly longer than the shape you want and are at least 1½ ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task, and now is a suitable time to start pruning shrubs that have put on growth and need ...

Question: I would like to trim some of the lower limbs from my magnolia tree to encourage more growth in the middle and the top. When is the best time to prune?Answer: Feel free to remove the ...

Dear Carol: We have been advised by our realtor to prune our magnolia tree for better curb appeal. It has gone wild since out of the shade of a blue spruce taken down a few years ago. My question ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. What is the best time of the year to trim back my magnolia tree? I have some very low limbs that are an obstacle when cutting ...

The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. ... saucer magnolia, or lilac, it would be best to wait until after flowering to begin pruning.

Yes, March is a good time to prune, but I suspect that farmers started the tradition of pruning their orchards then because it was too early to plow or plant, and they were suffering from cabin fever.