Crape myrtle blooms on new growth, so the best time to cut back these trees is in late winter, before new growth has sprouted ...

Never cut off more than 25 percent of the tree in one pruning. Cutting back crape myrtles too much can not only delay flowering, but it can also stress the tree and make it susceptible to plant ...

If lightly pruning to shape shrubs, the best time to do this is in late winter or early spring when the plant is dormant. Crape myrtle is not prone to many pests and diseases. It may suffer from ...

With 'Pocomoke' there's no danger of removing existing flower buds when you give the plant a general tidy-up during this time. But as this is a dwarf hybrid, it's not necessary to shear it back at all ...

Oakleaf hydrangeas, on the other hand, bloom on old wood ... is a dwarf hybrid, it's not necessary to shear it back at all. As a bonus, unlike many other crape myrtle species, this cultivar ...

Keep in mind: Not every tree will work in every yard ... Color: The crape myrtle’s fluffy clusters of flowers come in a variety of colors, including pink, white, lavender, and red. Blooming Season: ...

Winter officially begins in two days. Let’s hope it is filled with plenty of rain and some welcome cooler days. The dusting ...

It’s December in Los Angeles, but if you just arrived here from Chicago or New York and have never been here before, you may ...