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Magnolia Won't Bloom: Patience Is the Only Cure

Magnolias bloom on their own schedule—sometimes years after planting. Nothing speeds it up. Enjoy the glossy foliage, and float a neighbor's blooms in water for your mom to enjoy the fragrance.

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