Is there an effective treatment for crape myrtle bark scale? It’s not as bad as it was a few years ago, but I’d like to ...

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

Dear Neil: Is there an effective treatment for crape myrtle bark scale ... Over the past few years, the roots of several trees have appeared on the surface. I now have to mow around them.

With many species available, crepe myrtles are a stunning addition to the landscape. But, you'll need to avoid the most ...

Zachary has been awarded a $10,000 beautification grant to support a tree-planting initiative aimed at enhancing public spaces, a news release announced.

Dear Neil: We have moved our rural fencing and my wife now wants to take five crape myrtles out. Can trees this large be successfully moved? How would I find someone who would be able to use them?

The truth is that topping a crape myrtle of its canopy creates a host of problems for the tree such as reduced photosynthesis, sunburn and overall unsightliness.

A: No use waiting any longer unless you want to ensure the color, as crape myrtles are very hardy shrubs to small trees. Some gardeners delay their selection and planting until flowering time as ...