Crepe myrtles should be pruned while the tree is dormant. Learn the best time to prune a crepe myrtle and what happens if you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crepe Myrtle tree branches encased in ice - Zach Zimet/Shutterstock Among the many mistakes everyone makes when growing crepe ...

Known as the “lilac of the South,” crepe myrtles can’t help but impress when they produce their colorful bounty of crepe paper-like flowers from spring through early fall. But if you’ve ever struggled ...

Question: Lots of shoots are growing from the base and among the limbs of a tree form crape myrtle. Can I remove these to allow yard work? Answer: Do the needed pruning to make your crape myrtle more ...

Texas gardeners are abuzz these days with questions about crape myrtles and the special care they may need as we head into late spring. My reply when asked about these popular plants often goes in ...

Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a beloved choice for many North American gardeners, known for its stunning summer blooms, vibrant foliage in the fall, and impressive bark. With its ability to ...

As you drive around the South, I challenge you to find a town without crepe myrtles. My town has planted white crepe myrtles along every main thoroughfare so that it looks like the trees are covered ...

Though springtime in Lancaster County is greeted by a spectrum of blooming trees and shrubs, late-summer color can be hard to come by. Fortunately, in Lancaster County, we can grow crape myrtle, a ...

A: That’s horrible behavior on a prior landowner or trash dumper. As to your question, I think you may be going down a couple of wrong streets. “Seeds” would imply an annual vine. I’d think you’d want ...

Crape myrtles are cherished for their eye-catching blooms and elegant shapes, yet a myth persists about their care. Many people falsely believe that severely cutting back crape myrtles to bare trunks ...