Crepe myrtle trees are a lovely addition to any yard or garden, but they are picky about their water needs. Overwatering can lead to discoloration and curling.

Crepe myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica, vary in size from dwarf shrubs to multi-trunked and single-trunk trees growing to 30 feet tall. Most varieties produce beautiful blooms starting in spring or ...

I enjoy living n a heavily wooded area; that's why I oppose over-pruning of any tree. Sure, we do need to prune trees if they are in a urban setting and they are a danger to power lines, but we have a ...

Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles are indispensable in the Southern landscape. Its vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to September virtually ...

Growing a natural privacy screen doesn't need to be difficult or take forever if you choose the right tree. The best choice for your yard might be the wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), a broadleaf ...

Years of improper pruning have taken their toll on this crape myrtle tree. (Alan Windham, University of Tennessee) QUESTION: While visiting a local mall, I noticed the crape myrtles had all been cut ...

Flowering trees and shrubs are a great way to bring blooms to your landscape with little effort. Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia ...

Now’s the time of year you’re most likely to see naked crape myrtle trees, the unfortunate consequence of improper wintertime pruning. The practice has even been given a not-so-affectionate nickname: ...

Driving around town I’ve noticed that many a crape myrtle tree have received a severe haircut. With no leaves to hide behind, the trees look odd with stems and branches that now resemble freshly cut ...