Crape myrtles have put on their dazzling display lately, but crape myrtles are a flowering tree that needs care.

Almost everyone wants color in the landscape, and flowerbeds play an important role in that. But it takes a lot of work to ...

Many crape myrtle trees across the D.C. region are infested by a bug called bark scale, which leaves behind a black fungal infection. A cure is elusive.

The commonly planted Natchez crape myrtle is known for the cinnamon brown inner bark that is revealed when the outer bark peels. So, there is no need for concern. If your daughter likes, she can ...

Something is eating the impatiens on one side of my planter, while the impatiens on the other side is doing fine. What can I ...

The single-trunk crape myrtle is a popular street tree that grows 15 to 25 feet tall and usually does not interfere with power lines. If you have limited space, consider a semi-dwarf variety that ...

A crape myrtle tree lacks a taproot; instead, it has fibrous roots 10 to 12 inches deep. So, if you’re willing to re-landscape a chunk of your lot, it might be possible to remove the roots and ...

While the benefits of crape myrtle topping cannot be found, the harm it does to trees is well known. The heavy pruning disfigures the profile to where the tree no longer looks like a tree.

Crape myrtle trees are graceful and beautiful trees and their natural shapes should be respected when choosing -- and pruning -- the right variety.

How to ruin a crape myrtle tree July 23, 2023 at 1:47 a.m. by Richard Mason ...