11 Tips On How To Grow And Care For Your Magnolia Trees

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00:0011 tips on how to grow and care for your magnolia trees.

00:04Encourage pollinators and nesting birds.

00:07Plant early companions and avoid pesticides to attract bees.

00:11Leave leaf litter to invite cardinals nesting.

00:14Select the right magnolia species.

00:17Match species to USDA zone size and bloom time.

00:21Research regional invasiveness and sucker tendencies before planting.

00:25Provide consistent moisture.

00:28Water deeply weakly during dry spells to keep topsoil moist.

00:32Prevent bud drop and scorch with steady hydration.

00:35Mulch to maintain soil temperature.

00:38Apply 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch, avoiding trunk contact.

00:42Mimic woodland litter to nourish soil life.

00:46Prune after flowering.

00:48Prune only after blooming, removing dead or crossing limbs.

00:52Thin carefully to maintain shape and prevent diseases.

00:55Ensure well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

00:59Provide loamy, well-drained soil with pH 5.5 to 6.5.

01:04Amend clay or alkaline sites to avert rot and deficiencies.

01:08Protect from late frost.

01:10Use frost cloth or row covers on cold nights.

01:13Stake supports and remove at dawn to avoid heat buildup.

01:16Feed with balanced fertilizer.

01:19Apply slow-release balanced fertilizer in early spring.

01:23Treat iron chlorosis with collates, avoiding trunk contact and overfeeding.

01:27Watch for pests and diseases.

01:29Scout for scale and leaf spot early.

01:32Improve air circulation, clean debris, and use horticultural oil in late winter.

01:37Use hardwood cuttings or grafting for propagation.

01:41Graft cultivars onto vigorous rootstocks for reliable blooms.

01:45Root winter hardwood cuttings with hormone, bottom heat, and patience.

01:49Monitor sun exposure.

01:51Most magnolias prefer full sun to partial shade.

01:54Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.

01:57Adjusting placement if flowers or leaves suffer.

02:00C scratch at least.

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