The crepe myrtle gets its name from its delicate, paper-like flowers that bloom in vibrant shades of pink, red, and purple. These easy to grow trees are both heat and drought resistant, and are ...

Many crape myrtle trees across the D.C. region are infested by a bug called bark scale, which leaves behind a black fungal infection. A cure is elusive.

Visually, crepe myrtles and hostas would make a lovely pair. Whether they're growing as large trees or smaller bushes, crepe ...

Something is eating the impatiens on one side of my planter, while the impatiens on the other side is doing fine. What can I ...

My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the house. We live on a corner lot, and this will be nice curb appeal with the proper up lighting. However, I do not want them to be huge.

You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. ... There are crape myrtle cultivars that grow only 2 to 3 feet in height, such as Pocomoke.

If you have a spot for a specimen shrub or tree, consider planting a crape myrtle. They are cold hardy, produce attractive flowers, and may also provide some free pest control.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My husband wants to plant crape myrtle trees on the side of the ...

The Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice about when to plant crape myrtle and answers a reader’s question about growing a clover lawn in Central Florida.

Before that happened, 50 For the Future took on a project to plant crape myrtle trees. Clara Jones and I found a nursery source, and over several weeks we sold around 5,000 crape myrtles.

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