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

Drastically cutting back crape myrtles creates large ... such as a house. Always plant crape myrtle trees at least 10 feet away from the house roof line. In situations where trees are close ...

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

In fact, a crape myrtle planted in full sun with plenty of space to grow needs little to no pruning at all. The reason most often used for topping crape myrtles is that they have gotten too tall.

This plant is one that benefits from consistent pruning, since it helps the plant to produce a lot of fruit each year. Its ...

▪ Plant asparagus roots. These are long-term vegetables that are sold in early January as dormant 2-year-old roots. Buy ...

Crape myrtles: You can propagate crape myrtles from hardwood cuttings of last year’s growth ... grasses and perennial flowers. Remove all plant waste to the compost pile, sprinkle it with ...

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 ...

Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram A crape myrtle is being prepared for lifting ... even though you’re growing flowering and fruiting plants. Our local clay soils tend to retain excessive ...