Crape myrtles should be pruned during the winter. Many people prune in late winter, from late February into early March. The ...

It doesn’t matter how horticulturists talk about proper pruning techniques, each year more and more trees are cut back to ...

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 ...

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

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, regarding the crape myrtle bark scale – Southeastern Virginia has been battling this pest for ...

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

The International Society of Arboriculture's site helps homeowners find certified arborists, plus Neil Sperry sheds light on ...

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.

Lagerstroemia indica (crape myrtle) tree with pink flowers booming in garden Lagerstroemia indica (crape myrtle) tree with pink flowers booming in garden. Close-up. crepe myrtle tree stock videos & ...