A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to ...

Crape Myrtle are not good candidates for size control, because they generate extensive reactive growth at the point of pruning cuts. The year after pruning, a gardener may need to remove the reactive ...

Pat Neasbitt Master Gardener Crepe Myrtles bloom on new growth and should be pruned in late spring before leaves appear. Since Crepe Myrtles bloom late,… ...

Let’s try to keep all effects positive. A most common negative effect that is visible as a result of improperly pruning crape myrtles is the condition we universally refer to as “crape murder.” ...

The best fertilizer for crepe myrtles should provide good sources of micronutrients, along with other minor elements that the plants are in need of. However, during each growth cycle, crepe myrtles ...

I have a good-sized crepe myrtle that must be moved. When is the best time to do this? These are best moved when dormant, in late fall or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen. Before moving ...

Dear Neil: Why do named varieties of crape myrtles seem to disappear from nurseries? Two popular names from the past, Watermelon Red and Glendora White, are rarely available. A: As with most other ...