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

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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

Here are plants and flowers to enjoy, one for every month of the year, from lilacs, camellias and poinsettias to native ...

Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram A crape myrtle is being prepared for ... Set them into well-prepared garden soil where they can grow for many years. Take power equipment in for ...