SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Crape myrtles are cherished for their eye-catching blooms and elegant shapes ...

Texas A&M Forest Service warns against incorrect pruning practices for the beautiful trees.

With many species available, crepe myrtles are a stunning addition to the landscape. But, you'll need to avoid the most ...

If you can't "learn to live with them," Neil Sperry suggests a ground cover that makes mowing around them unnecessary ...

SPRUCE THINGS UP - Not only is this a way to beautify your community but it's also about giving back to the environment. By ...

Zachary has been awarded a $10,000 beautification grant to support a tree-planting initiative aimed at enhancing public spaces, a news release announced.

This crepe myrtle tree has wound wood around a cut, indicating that the tree was properly pruned. (Photo by Joshua Siskin) So how do you identity a successful pruning cut? It’s quite easy since ...

Is there an effective treatment for crape myrtle bark scale? It’s not as bad as it was a few years ago, but I’d like to eliminate it.

There are few summer sights more iconic than a crepe myrtle in full bloom. In colorful hues like pink, violet, and red, crepe myrtles are a favorite of gardeners looking for a low maintenance ...