If your crape myrtle ... new growth begins, to prune. "During this time, you can remove dead or damaged branches and shape ...

Crepe myrtle does something that few other blossoming trees do – they bloom in high summer. It’s worth learning how to grow crepe myrtle in your garden for their fabulous crepe-like flower ...

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

Many people think it is necessary to prune crapemyrtles each year. It is not, the less pruning the better. The only time you ...

A crepe myrtle that's been cut all the way back to its trunk is a common sight in the winter. Gardeners often think this is what the tree needs and, because it rarely hurts the plant, they keep ...

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