Mark’s Top Tips for growing Magnolias are:

Position – try and place them in some morning sun with afternoon shade because they don’t like the midday heat.

Soil – they prefer slightly acidic soil that is well drained with plenty of added humous.

Fertiliser – Use some slowrelease, generalpurpose fertiliser every 3 months.

Mulch – this helps to keep the roots cool and the weeds away.

Pruning – formative pruning can be helpful to life the crown and remove crossing branches or dead wood.

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