Q: First the wind destroyed my columnar apple tree leaves. The columnar apple tree was in a pot with a stake to support it. Now my Bing cherry leaves are wilting. I am so upset. The wind is so strong.

Most leaf buds are built in the fall and then over winter, ready to unfurl at the first hint of a warm summer day. Actually, to be honest, it isn’t that simple.

Spring may start on a different day depending on whom you ask. A meteorologist may say March 1, while an astronomer may say March 20. But what if you ask … the plants? Unfortunately, they won ...

This spring renewal of foliage is part of a magnolia’s natural growth pattern and should result in 5-10 per cent of leaves dropping. It is typically nothing to be concerned about, but if a much ...

Many other evergreen trees and shrubs drop their older leaves over the fall, winter or spring, including gardenia, Southern magnolia, Indian hawthorn, hollies and others. This is normal.

The four seasons — winter, spring, summer, autumn — can vary significantly in characteristics and can prompt changes in the world around them. Here, we explore the seasons of the year in more ...

Howth & Sutton Horticultural Society Spring Show and Plant Sale St Nessan’s Community School, Baldoyle, Dublin. Saturday, April 26th (2.30-4.30pm). With exhibits, plants, and repurposed garden ...

However, if the tree is losing leaves in large numbers in spring or dropping foliage in summer, there can be deeper issues at play. If you grow and care for a magnolia tree , we want to help.