Few plants can be considered as quintessentially Southern as the magnolia. Their big, waxy, glossy leaves juxtaposed with heady, fragrant flowers are familiar sights to Southerners. They bloom in a ...

A magnolia tree in full bloom is one of the joys of the spring season, whether it's a mature tree festooned with large cup-shaped flowers or a compact shrub smothered in starry blossom. At a time when ...

Evergreen trees provide year-round beauty, shade, and habitats for birds and pollinators. Many fast-growing evergreens create natural privacy screens for your property. Choose trees based on space, ...

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Nothing describes the iconic Southern magnolia better than its given scientific name Magnolia grandiflora. Its flowers truly are grand, and most trees are now fully set with blooms that have begun ...

A magnolia tree can be a gem in any yard, providing lush foliage and large, stunning flowers that can reach up to a foot across in shades of white, pink, yellow, and purple. Native to several regions ...

Evergreen trees create a beautiful natural border in yards and gardens that can be used in lieu of a traditional fence. The only downside to these plants is that they sometimes take years and years to ...

Fall — November through early December — is the best time to plant hardy trees in Louisiana. Are you thinking about adding shade trees, small spring- or summer-flowering trees or trees for screening?

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January and February are excellent months to plant trees in Louisiana. If you are thinking about adding shade trees, small spring- or summer-flowering trees or trees for screening, head to local ...

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 ...