The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be ...

We have two large crape myrtle trees in our back yard that used to bloom beautifully with large lavender flower heads. This ...

Caring for a crepe myrtle in winter can be tricky. The wrong move, and your tree won't live to see spring. Here's how to give your tree the best chance.

I recently bought a house in rural East Texas. It’s on 2.5 acres of heavily forested land. I didn’t walk the entire area ...

Is there any hope for my crape myrtle plant that was frozen in recent winters? Absolutely. These sprouts are coming up from its root system. They are genetically the same as the top growth that was ...

Not long ago, I received the following email: “I have two crape myrtle trees in my front yard, one about 25 years old and one about 10 years old. They are in full sun. They usually bloom later than ...

Polar vortexes can bring waves of extremely low temperatures, but they don't have to mean destruction in your garden. Here's ...

Too many people assume they can plant perennials and forget about them. Hour for hour, annual gardens are probably less work ...