The month of August is the start of dormancy for some plants as hot dry weather stops their growth. This is not a good month to move or transplant perennials, trees or shrubs, but with enough care – ...

A magnolia tree in full bloom is one of the joys of the spring season, whether it's a mature tree festooned with large cup-shaped flowers or a compact shrub smothered in starry blossom. At a time when ...