Step 1 - Water Thoroughly: "As winter approaches, give your crape myrtle a deep watering to help it withstand the dry winter months," he notes. "Especially if your area doesn’t ...

I always use sharp, sterile tools to harvest crape myrtle cuttings. This limits the spread of diseases that could infect the main plant or the cuttings. Here’s a quick guide detailing how to ...

One of the problems with the extreme pruning of crape myrtles has to do with planting a large-growing tree in a space more fitted for a small-growing tree. It's the wrong plant in the wrong place.

Crepe myrtles are a beloved part of Baton Rouge landscapes, known for their vibrant summer blooms, but they need special ...

Crape myrtles are iconic Southern classics, featuring pink flowers, red flowers, yellow flowers, and purple flowers. The backs of these plants peel throughout the seasons, giving the tree a ...

White, wooly adults (figure 1, 2) with pink to purple eggs underneath (Figure 3) can be seen in late spring. The first generation was observed in late May through early June using a hand lens or ...

I need a plant that will do well in these conditions ... How best to prune the crape myrtle right on the edge to the left of neighbor's trash cans? It is too tall. Thank you so much.