If you are in this situation where your junior mortgage liens are âunder waterâ you should first consult with your accountant to determine what, if any, tax liability might result in the event the bank(s) suddenly forgive your debt.
Prune your magnolia right after it blooms. Some magnolias bloom in early spring, others in summer. Regardless of type, prune after the main flush of bloom. Some southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) cultivars such as 'Little Gem' bloom all summer. Prune these early in the growing season. Late-summer, autumn, or winter pruning can result in few, if any, flowers the following year.
Saucer Magnolia Magnolia x soulangeana. The saucer magnolia is a landscape show-stopper. The stunning early spring blossoms have been said to open âlike a thousand porcelain goblets,â and lush summertime leaves are dark green and leatheryâadding nice contrast to silvery-gray bark. One of the most popular flowering trees in the United States, the saucer magnolia is also widely planted in Europe.