Crepe myrtles in a landscaped space - Igaguri_1/Getty Images Visually, crepe myrtles and hostas would make a lovely pair. Whether they're growing as large trees or smaller bushes, crepe myrtles offer ...

Flowering trees can transform a dull patio into an at-home oasis, and bring a sense of tranquility to your backyard. However, if you aren't ready to fully commit to planting a tree directly into the ...

People who "top" their crape myrtles weaken them greatly. Crape myrtles bloom on vigorous new growth, and if they are ...

Crepe myrtles are a familiar sight across much of the southern US, easily identified by their vibrant flowers that emerge during late spring and summer. While larger specimens that grow in backyards ...

Not long ago, I received the following email: “I have two crape myrtle trees in my front yard, one about 25 years old and one about 10 years old. They are in full sun. They usually bloom later than ...

Crepe myrtles may not bloom due to poor pruning, low light, watering issues, weak soil, or pests. For better blooms, give them sun, compost-rich soil, steady water, and prune only after flowering.

I recently bought a house in rural East Texas. It’s on 2.5 acres of heavily forested land. I didn’t walk the entire area before the closing, and only recently have I discovered that I apparently own a ...

Is there any hope for my crape myrtle plant that was frozen in recent winters? Absolutely. These sprouts are coming up from ...

Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a multitrunk shrub to small summer-flowering tree that has intrigued me for years. Growing up, I noticed it as my family traveled to the Eastern Shore for ...