My definition of a weed is a plant that’s out of place. A good time to weed is when the soil is moist — the roots come out more easily. It’s very important to get weeds out before they go to seed. A ...

Q. We have four mature, healthy magnolias in our yard — well, make that three. Some weeks back, one started showing signs of what appear to be dying leaves. Most of the branches still seem OK, but the ...

The leaves of some of the magnolia trees in our homeowners association appear to be covered with sooty mold. Would appreciate your thoughts as to what problem might be. It is important to apply a ...

Many gardeners, as well as the horticulturists at the Chicago Botanic Garden, had issues with magnolia scale last year, and it’s a pest to watch closely for in 2025. The Garden’s plant health care ...