So, instead of visions of sugar plums dancing, I am now dreaming of properly pruned crape myrtles. How to prune crape myrtle is always a popular subject whenever I make a presentation about ...

Cutting back crepe myrtles is a divisive topic, but there is one thing we can all agree on. The best time to cut back crepe myrtles is before new spring growth makes its appearance.

Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale is a small insect that appears ... Until next time fellow gardeners, let’s go out and prune ourselves a greener and more sustainable world, one plant at a time!

Question: I have a friend who wants to know the best time to prune crape myrtles. I told him February. Is this correct? Answer: Pruning crape myrtles is always a hot topic. Some want to do heavy ...

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in mid- to late-winter. Remove dead growth ...