First detected in the U.S. in Dallas in 2004, crape myrtle bark scale is a sucking insect that feeds on the sap of plants. It ...

Crape myrtles should be pruned during the winter. Many people prune in late winter, from late February into early March. The important thing to remember is to prune crape myrtles before new growth ...

Because of this, pruning spring-flowering plants after June risks removing the buds, resulting in fewer flowers the following ...

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MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice to help care for tabebuia trees, heliconia choconiana, poinsettias, crape myrtles ...

There are mixed opinions about how and when to prune a crepe myrtle. We talked to a gardening expert to get tips and tricks ...

Flowering trees can add color and shade to your yard. Experts select the best flowering trees that will thrive in North Texas ...

Dear Neil: Regarding crape myrtle bark scale — Southeastern Virginia has been battling this pest for years. The scale itself will not kill the plants. However, the sooty mold is the real problem.

The best time to prune crepe myrtles is before new growth appears, so what happens if you prune crepe myrtles later in the ...

The first Columbus Yard of the Month for 2025 has been awarded in March, with the home of Neal Adcock and Laurie Adcock ...