With a little attention to location, water and fertilizer, you should be able to grow a magnolia tree that will be an asset to your property and draw admiring attention from anyone who sees it.

A. Fertilize in March, June and October with a good all-purpose granular fertilizer like Lesco 16-4-8 for the lawn and Lesco 12-2-14-2 for trees and shrubs. The 16-6-4 would be OK for lawns.