Both Star Roses and Plants and Terra Nova Nurseries debuted several new plant varieties at Cultivate'25 in Columbus, OH.

After cutting down some problem trees on her property, Laura Miller realized just how vital shade trees are to keep things cool and save on air conditioning.

Native to China, Japan, and the Philippines, crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are so popular in the South, you probably ...

This week's column shares tips on peach trees and advice for moving a crepe myrtle tree and dividing maiden grass — possibly with an ax.

How much water a crepe myrtle needs depends on whether it's a newly planted or established plant. Learn how much water crepe myrtles need to stay healthy.

Crape murder is happening all over town. It doesn’t matter how horticulturists talk about proper pruning techniques, each year more and more trees are cut back to stubs. Standard crape myrtles ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Crape Myrtle trees are found all over the DMV. They boast beautiful blooms and are a staple of many landscapes. But little white critters, called bark scale, are threatening the ...

Crepe myrtle shrubs and trees are in full bloom this time of year. I’ve seen some nice specimens in local landscapes as well as at the old airport, in some cemeteries and in Hilo parking lots ...

Sooty mold may more commonly be a result of the crape myrtle aphid, a perennial pest in some areas. However, the presence of the white adult scales on the bark and twigs distinguishes this new scale ...