Magnolia

The first few months with Magnolia were underwhelming. Almost no visible growth and I questioned my decision repeatedly. Then something shifted — I think getting keeping a mulch-free collar immediately around the trunk right was the turning point. significant impact on the microclimate and characte…

I planted Magnolia primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. exceptional seasonal spectacle from blossom through autumn colour seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period. I grow it in a boundary or av…

I'd had Magnolia for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to keeping a mulch-free collar immediately around the trunk and the difference over the next two months was dramatic. multi-decade investment that improves year on year became mu…

As a complete beginner I was nervous about starting with Magnolia. It turned out to be more forgiving than I expected, as long as I paid attention to keeping a mulch-free collar immediately around the trunk. I grow mine in a wildlife garden with native species which is working really well. signific…

After growing Magnolia for over a year here is what I'd tell a beginner. First: watering deeply and regularly in the first two growing seasons is not optional — it's the foundation everything else depends on. Second: scale insects or aphids in the canopy attracting sooty mould will happen and you s…

I brought Magnolia home six months ago with high hopes and almost no knowledge. The first challenge was understanding keeping a mulch-free collar immediately around the trunk — something I hadn't expected to matter so much. Once I got that right, the whole thing settled down. I grow it in a small g…