Q: My 30-foot tall crape myrtles were planted 17 years ago but are now 75 percent shaded by nearby oaks and sweet gum. Would topping them at fifteen feet and fertilizing increase the anemic flowering?

You’ve probably noticed that crape myrtles are coming into bloom in our part of Texas. They put on a long annual show for us culminating in a dazzling display toward the middle of summer. And we can ...

Trees are a significant part of bringing height, structure, and shade to any garden space, and crepe myrtles can bring genteel beauty to your outdoor living area. Plus, crepe myrtles can thrive in a ...

Crape myrtles are likely our most popular flowering tree. They beautifully line neighborhoods with colorful blooms throughout the hottest months. While the flowers are stunning, the reddish tones of ...

Choose a crepe myrtle variety that matches the desired color, size, and cold-hardiness for your landscape. Plant in the chosen spot during late fall to early spring. Ensure the root ball is saturated ...

Q: We have a long, narrow flowerbed (2.5-by-20 feet) that runs along the west side of the house. There is no shade. We would like to plant something that would provide shade for the wall. We have had ...

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 ...

Finally, perhaps it’s just the time of day when you took the photo, but it appears that large trees may have grown out and over the crape myrtles. It appears that they’re in a good bit of shade. That ...

Q: I lost my dwarf kumquat tree in a freeze. I’ve tried to find a replacement locally, but the various garden centers say they are not profitable to sell. Do you have any suggestions of where I might ...