The author blames the practice of "crape murder," or cutting back all branches annually, for the weak growth. Proper pruning, ...

A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to keep your tree in tip-top shape.

So, if you are looking for a small tree or shrub to elevate your backyard - whatever its size - consider learning how to grow crepe myrtle in pots with our simple guide, with information on soil ...

Here is the story. Crape myrtles don’t seem to mind how you prune them. Some gardeners cut them back to the same spot each year, others remove old seed heads and somewhat reduce the length of stems.

SUNDAY GARDNER. WE’RE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS WITH KERRY ENGLE. GOOD MORNING. HEY. GOOD MORNING. YOU KNOW, THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SEE CRAPE MYRTLES BLOOMING, AND THEY ARE JUST ...

The single-trunk crape myrtle is a popular street tree that grows 15 to 25 feet tall and usually does not interfere with power lines. If you have limited space, consider a semi-dwarf variety that ...

For ornamental leaves and flowers, try a dwarf magnolia, crepe myrtle or maples. To keep a tree small, it’s best to prune from a young age, as this makes the height and shape easier to maintain ...

While there are some less-than-ideal places to plant a crepe myrtle, there are also some areas in your yard and landscape where those small messes won't be a problem. A large tree crepe myrtle makes a ...

My dwarf ones only have new growth at the base, but my standards are leafing out all along the stems. Yours have much larger leaves than mine do, but they could do with a little thinning.

Dwarf varieties of plants help gardeners keep things in scale with low maintenance By Brandi Keller, Correspondent Updated April 10, 2023 2:24 p.m. 'Soft Caress' Mahonia Brandi Keller ...