I usually wait until mid-January to write something on this topic but this week I saw my first severe pruning of a crape myrtle for this dormant season earlier this month. So, instead of visions of ...

Question: Lots of shoots are growing from the base and among the limbs of a tree form crape myrtle. Can I remove these to allow yard work? Answer: Do the needed pruning to make your crape myrtle more ...

Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring, summer, or fall to prevent cutting off new flowers and stressing the tree. Never top ...

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

Roses, hydrangeas, and lavender aside, crape myrtle is another bloom that requires a touch of winterization before we neglect the outdoors and turn indoors for warmth and comfort. Don't forget about ...

Question: I have a friend who wants to know the best time to prune crape myrtles. I told him February. Is this correct? Answer: Pruning crape myrtles is always a hot topic. Some want to do heavy ...

A: First route I recommend is ensuring a positive diagnosis, whether that be from a county extension agent, master gardener, certified arborist or plant professional at a nursery, or from extensive ...

I am writing to you regarding a crape myrtle in our Little Rock yard. These pictures show the sores on its trunk, which are ...

Here’s where and when you have the best chance at seeing fall foliage in Florida, when fall officially begins and when we ...

Dear Neil: How can I find someone qualified to tell me if a very large tree needs to be taken down? I’ve gotten conflicting comments. You need a Certified Arborist. He or she will be a member of the ...

Timing is everything when it comes to pruning a crape myrtle. So when is it too late to prune crape myrtles if you want blooms in the summer? Along with not cutting off next year’s flowers, your ...