Japanese magnolia is a splendid tree producing

Japanese magnolia is a splendid tree producing attractive flowers in white, pink or purple. The trees are comparatively small-sized and in some gardens and yards even serve as cute shrubs.
With just little care these decorative plants will give bright and colorful look to your yard.

•    It is very important to plant the tree after storm season, prior the hitting of cold one. The development of the plant’s root system requires some time. That is why make sure that no strong wind and no frost will damage or freezes the roots.
•    Once magnolia is planted you should mulch around its base.  Create a somewhat bed for it by making a 2 ft-wide circle around the tree with mulch. This will assist the roots in keeping temperature, controlling weeds and letting to mow around the tree.
•    With the beginning of cold times try adding additional mulch. In fact the usual depth of mulch is about 2 in, however your magnolia tree requires 2 more inches. 4-in-deep- mulch will prevent the plant’ roots from freezing throughout too frosty days. If your tree is small or you use it as a shrub you are free to coat it with an unneeded sheet.
•    Late wintertime is the very time to feed the plant with some fertilizers. Get an 8-8-8 balanced fertilizer, spreading it at a grade of 1 pound per 100 square ft of the area. However I would like to warn you – no fertilizing is recommended until Japanese magnolia is well maintained in the yard.
•    The time for pruning comes after the tree’s blooms flower. You are free to prune Magnolia to any form you like. Of course, the shape depends on either you use the plant as a tree or shrub. For instance, there is no need in pruning trees as carefully as you prune the shrubs.
•    The Japanese Magnolia requires regular watering; water the soil once it seems to become dry.
Do you have any additional tips on growing and caring Japanese Magnolia?