If you are wondering why your crepe myrtle shrubs or trees have developed brown leaves, the first thing to look at is the calendar. Late summer usually brings about browning leaves due to the heat, ...

A crepe myrtle plant will perform best if it is planted somewhere where it can receive full sun in well-draining soil. "Although these charming shrubs are drought tolerant, they will need to be ...

Crepe myrtles are a go-to flowering tree for Southern gardens, but not every garden is suited for a large tree. These dwarf varieties are great to mix into perennial beds, to grow in planters, or to ...

Crepe myrtles are a familiar sight across much of the southern US, easily identified by their vibrant flowers that emerge during late spring and summer. While larger specimens that grow in backyards ...

Crepe myrtle shrubs and trees are in full bloom this time of year. I’ve seen some nice specimens in local landscapes as well as at the old airport, in some cemeteries and in Hilo parking lots. The ...

You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. Hopefully, you’re not guilty of doing this. The term “crape murder” was coined to describe this drastic topping of crape ...

Crape myrtles have it all, from beautiful summer blooms to low water needs. Question: While driving along Main Street in Sebastopol last week, I was struck by the beauty of the stately trees with ...

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.

In the spring as the weather changes, many are concerned about pruning crape myrtles. Hacking the tops of crape myrtles has become a common practice in Rowan County as often referred as “Crape Murder.

Crepe myrtle trees are the link between my past and my present. I grew up in Virginia on a street named Cedar Lane that was lined with crepe myrtle trees. When they bloomed it was like an entire ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Despite being native to China and Korea, the Crape Myrtle is the official shrub of Texas. You can hardly walk down a street in this area without seeing one in someone's yard ...