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 ...

Fertilizer Fertilize little gem magnolia in early spring with an organic slow-release fertilizer. Plants grown in pots benefit from feeding monthly during the growing season.

With a little attention to location, water and fertilizer, you should be able to grow a magnolia tree that will be an asset to your property and draw admiring attention from anyone who sees it.

When you fertilize the container plants, the excess fertilizer will drain out of the pots and feed the tree roots. Finished compost or bark mulch shouldn’t interfere with fertilizing your trees.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice about caring for magnolia trees, Stromanthe plants, peach trees and lemon trees.

My magnolia had a problem with magnolia scale last year. Will it come back, and should I take some action to protect my tree? The leaves were covered in a black mold late last summer. — Frank ...