In the past, it was true that you pruned crape myrtles to reduce powdery mildew infestations. With the breeding of plenty of ...

Whether you're growing your crape myrtle in containers or straight out of the ground, we've got you and your garden covered.

Learn how to properly prune Crepe Myrtles to maintain their health and avoid the common mistake of "Crepe Myrtle Murder." ...

Don’t cut back the whole tree. Every crape myrtle will need some pruning in its life to grow properly and fit in well with its surroundings. Here are some examples: Over time, branches that are ...

While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in ...

I often wonder what our parkways would look like in winter if the crape myrtles planted there possessed colorful bark.

January through March is generally the best time to prune a crape myrtle, but the exact dates of this window of pruning opportunity can vary based on where you live. In warmer growing zones where ...

It is important to pick a variety of crape myrtle that will grow to your desired height so you will not have to over-prune them. The variety that should be available at the tree sale is ‘Tonto ...