Trees
Magnolia Trees with Pink Flowers
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Magnolia trees are best known for the large, beautiful white flowers they produce, but if you’re looking to add a little more color to your landscape, there are a lot of magnolia varieties which bloom in shades of pink. Here we look at some of the most popular pink flowering varieties of magnolia tree.

Magnolia Leaves Turning Brown
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Magnolia trees are magnificent specimens, with glossy green leaves and an abundant display of flowers produced each spring. If the foliage on your magnolia tree is turning brown then it could be a completely natural part of the tree’s life cycle, or it could be cause for concern.

Little Gem Magnolia Tree Care
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The Little Gem Magnolia is a classic beauty, with thick white flowers and glossy dark green foliage, it is a dwarf variety of the iconic Southern Magnolia. It works well as an alternative to the Southern Magnolia for more compact gardens, either as a specimen tree or grown in a row to create a privacy border.

Fast Growing Nut Trees
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Nut trees produce edible fruits which can be enjoyed by both wildlife, birds, and humans. Many are notoriously popular with squirrels, and growing these trees can be a great way to invite more wildlife into the garden. Fast growing nut trees will add interest and a source of food to the landscape in a short period of time. Here we explore the best fast growing nut trees.Nut trees produce edible fruits which can be enjoyed by both wildlife, birds, and humans. Many are notoriously popular with squirrels, and growing these trees can be a great way to invite more wildlife into the garden. Fast growing nut trees will add interest and a source of food to the landscape in a short period of time. Here we explore the best fast growing nut trees.

Trees that Bear Nuts
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Here, we explore a variety of nut trees that are suitable for growing in numerous different climates with various care requirements.

When Do the Magnolia Trees Bloom
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Magnolia trees are renowned for being early bloomers, and they are often among the first plants to flower in a spring garden. If you are looking to add some early color to your landscape, magnolia trees are a great choice, though not all varieties of magnolia will bloom early.

How to Care for your Yellow Bird Magnolia Tree
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The Yellow Bird Magnolia can be grown as a very large shrub or a small to medium-sized tree. It grows in a pyramidal or conical shape, and is deciduous. Flowers bloom in late spring as the fresh foliage is just starting to unfurl on the previously bare branches. A profusion of blooms covers the tree, in a delicate lemon-yellow color.

Dwarf Magnolia Tree Varieties
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When most of us think of magnolias, we imagine the huge trees with stunning white, waxy blooms that are iconic in the southern United States. Fortunately for those of us with more compact backyards and gardens, there are a number of dwarf magnolia species that will not exceed 15 feet at maturity.

Cucumber Tree Magnolia Care
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The cucumber tree takes up a lot of space and so is rarely planted in home gardens, and is more commonly seen in parklands or in open spaces such as golf courses. If you are fortunate enough to be growing a Cucumber Tree Magnolia, you can find out all about how to care for it here.

How Fast Do Magnolia Trees Grow
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Magnolia trees are not known for their fast growth, and in fact many species of magnolia are considered to be slow growing. If you are looking for a tree which will quickly shoot up and give your garden a mature look, then magnolias may not be the best fit. Magnolia trees can require patience but they are an investment that really pays off in beauty, when they bloom profusely with an array of giant flowers.

Fishtail Palm Care
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Fishtail Palms are an interesting and easily identifiable type of palm, thanks to the jagged edge of their leaves, which make them look like fishtails. These palms do not typically grow from a single stem or trunk, and instead produce multiple stems in clumps. Many types of Fishtail Palms send out suckers, though not all of them do this.

How Much Does It Cost to Remove a Palm Tree
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There are a number of factors that will affect how much you will pay for a palm tree to be removed. The key factors affecting the cost are the type of palm tree removal you need, the height of the palm, and so on. Keep reading to for further details