Sperry: Decades-old crape myrtle bloomless due to other factors, not age

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 ...
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Just Remember The Three D Rule To Properly Prune Your Plants

Pruning doesn't have to feel overwhelming. A simple three-step rule can help you cut with confidence and keep your plants thriving through every season.

IN THE GARDEN: Crape myrtles can sustain damage from weather extremes

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

Winston-Salem police chief: Weekend triple homicide gang-related; five deaths in three days 'astronomical'

Winston-Salem saw one of its most violent weekends in recent memory with five shooting deaths of mostly teens, including a triple homicide police have called a gang-related crime. The shootings took ...