The sooty mold struggle is real! A gardenia I grew from a clipping was on the brink of disaster, but with some research and a lot of elbow grease, I managed to nurse it back to health. Here's the ...

The commonly planted Natchez crape myrtle is known for the cinnamon brown inner bark that is revealed when the outer bark ...

Growing new plants from cuttings is the closest thing to garden magic. With just a snip of fresh growth and a bit of patience ...

In the case of a crape myrtle, that thin branch is going to have a bloom the size of a 55-gallon drum on the end of it and water is going to absorb in the flower. The weight is going to crack and ...

Credit: Getty Images Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil Type: Medium Moisture, Well-draining, Rich Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Neutral (6.0-7.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: ...

A confused homeowner received bad news from their HOA and took to Reddit for some advice. "At the last two … HOA meetings the property manager said the crepe myrtle in front of each townhome was going ...

Marlene CRAPERI Aged 75 Years Late of Allambie Lane, Gumlow. Marlene passed away peacefully on Tuesday the 10th of June, 2025. Loving Wife of Ezio (deceased). Loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of ...

Since crape myrtles flower in summer, it’s usually wise to keep your pruners stowed away until these plants enter a state of dormancy in winter. Pruning in summer can delay blooming and make ...

Crape myrtles are heavy feeders; a balanced feeding schedule will encourage more prolific blooms and vigorous growth. In early spring, just as new growth begins, apply a slow-release granular ...

Propagation is any process of producing new plants, such as from seed, division, cutting or layering, as is done within production nurseries.

Crape murder. Many have heard of this vicious crime committed on innocent plants. For those of you who are not familiar with this hideous crime, it is the butchering of crape myrtles ...