the top branches of my southern magnolia tree are bare & dying - what should i do ?

the top branches of my southern magnolia tree are bare & dying - what should i do ?
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Prune out the dead and dying branchs now. This fall prune back any vertical and crossed branchs then fertilize the tree. did you have any ground work around the tree this year? Back hoe etc.
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