Aiken Master Gardeners return to the Aiken Farmers Market in April. Bring your horticultural questions to the Master ...

Sweet bay magnolia will lighten up your garden with ... Each flower closes at night, then opens in the morning. It’s semi-deciduous in cooler areas, evergreen in areas that have warm winters.

One plant on the list is the sweetbay magnolia. Unlike the traditional Southern magnolia, which spreads widely and grows close to the ground, this new version maintains an upright growth pattern.