Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pink crepe myrtle tree flowers - Jaclyn Vernace/Shutterstock Flowering trees can transform a dull patio into an at-home oasis, and ...

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 ...

The South's love affair with crepe myrtles is undeniable. In some areas, you see them on practically every street—and for good reason. Few plants can match their combination of spectacular summer ...

Crape myrtles are hardy, low-maintenance plants that come in a variety of sizes and colors. To encourage summer blooms, prune crape myrtles in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

Question: Crape myrtles have been beautiful in our landscape. If we prune off the faded flower stems do the plants produce more blooms? Answer: Get ready for another round of flowers if you trim off ...

Crape myrtle bark scale is an invasive pest spreading across the Southeast US. Researchers have found a natural solution, ...

Stop fertilizing and reduce watering in fall to help crepe myrtles transition into winter dormancy. Fall is prime time to plant new crepe myrtles and prep existing ones with mulch and pest control.

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 ...