Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

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To finish the answer, if you do decide to plant sod, rototill 1 to 2 inches deep, rake to a smooth grade, and the area would be ready for sodding. Oh, and yes, St. Augustine is the most dominant ...

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.

3. To rattle the cage significantly, you might switch to some other type of plant entirely. As much as I love crape myrtles, they don’t have the best manners beside swimming pools.

3. To rattle the cage significantly, you might switch to some other type of plant entirely. As much as I love crape myrtles, they don’t have the best manners beside swimming pools.

To maximize crape myrtle bloom, plant the trees in full sun and in well-draining soil to prevent waterlogged roots and stunted growth. Regular water is needed several times a week for the first 2 ...

Speaking as a “plantaholic” who likes just about all things with foliage, fronds or needles, one plant I started to salivate over in the 1990s was crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia sp.).