Something is damaging impatiens, and Texas continues to feel the lingering impact of the February 2021 winter storm.

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

There are other things, I’m sure, that could kill a crape myrtle, but by now we’re down to rather random possibilities like weedkiller damage, poor drainage (I do note the signs of weakened ...

There are other things, I’m sure, that could kill a crape myrtle, but by now we’re down to rather random possibilities like weedkiller damage, poor drainage (I do note the signs of weakened ...

(Contributed Photo) This crape myrtle could be dying off for several reasons. (Contributed Photo) These dandelions can be eliminated with a broadleafed weedkiller containing 2,4-D. (Contributed Photo) ...

While many crape myrtles are grown as multi-trunk specimens, these trees have a single trunk. These fine examples with their lavender and bright pink flowers can be seen at The Traces Golf Club in ...

How to prune crape myrtle is always a popular subject whenever I make a presentation about pruning trees. The discussion always centers around how far back you should prune them.

Somehow, the belief that crape myrtles should be brutally pruned by cutting off their tops persists, even though it's inaccurate. Crape murder is a term that has been coined to describe this ...