Other major problems in late summer facing the crape myrtle are insects. Aphids, white flies and scale all can be harmful to the health of the crape myrtle.

Leaving a crape myrtle's root flare dramatically exposed will reduce stress in trees and eliminate most pest problems. Easily seen flares also make the trees more attractive.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but pro gardeners have plenty of reasons for why you shouldn't plant crepe myrtles.

DEAR JANET: My crape myrtle tree does not seem to be doing well this year. ... There are some fungal diseases that can affect peony flowers. These cause soft, brown discoloration inside a bud.

Q: There’s white stuff all over my crape myrtle foliage and flowers. I’ve never seen it this bad. What is it, and what can I do about it? A: Powdery mildew is the culprit, and it seems … ...

With the breeding of plenty of cultivars that are resistant to the disease, crape myrtles require very little pruning. In fact, a crape myrtle planted in full sun with plenty of space to grow ...

Cutting back crape myrtles too much can not only delay flowering, but it can also stress the tree and make it susceptible to plant diseases. Related: When and How to Prune Trees Safely, Including ...

Crape myrtles have put on their dazzling display lately, but crape myrtles are a flowering tree that needs care.

Oklahomans definitely have a love affair with our crape myrtles; in many areas, you can see them on practically every street. Skip to main content. You have permission to edit this ...

I believe that one of the reasons why people commit crape murder or hacking is because it's easier and maybe it is easier on a crape myrtle that's 40 feet tall.

The reason most often used for topping crape myrtles is that they have gotten too tall. The solution is simple. There are over 1200 varieties of crape myrtle with mature heights ranging from 2 ...

DEAR JANET: My crape myrtle tree does not seem to be doing well this year. It only has leaves from certain limbs and has not leafed out as it has in the past. How do I address this? Cut off the ...