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 ...

I got an interesting question from a friend at the pool this last week about a potential magnolia that was having some unusual problems at home. As I have been taught for many years, sweet bay ...

Q. The magnolia in our backyard doesn’t seem to be thriving. The branches and leaves aren’t as thick and lush as they were a year or so ago. And when I looked closely I realized there are spots on ...