Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

Q: We built our house 10 years ago. A local landscaping company (no longer in business) planted a dwarf magnolia tree in a sunny spot. The tree is now 20 feet tall. Were we actually sold a dwarf tree?

Dear Neil: We built our house 10 years ago. A local landscaping company (no longer in business) planted a "dwarf" magnolia tree in a sunny spot. The tree is now 20 feet tall. Were we actually sold a ...

SHINE BRIGHT, SHINE FAR, YOU’RE A STAR: The Magnolia stellata or “Royal Star” grows 10 to 20 feet tall and produces large white, star-shaped flowers in early spring. “The summer looks out from her ...

Q: The magnolia trees that have starting blooming around town look so nice that I think I’d like to plant one, too. Are they hard to grow? This is of a white magnolia bloom just is starting to open.

<em style="bold">DEAR NEIL:</em> We built our house 10 years ago. A local landscaping company (no longer in business) planted a "dwarf" magnolia tree in a ...