Flowering trees can transform a dull patio into an at-home oasis, and bring a sense of tranquility to your backyard. However, if you aren't ready to fully commit to planting a tree directly into the ...

Question. I purchased a crape myrtle that is still in a container. Can it be planted at this time of the year? Answer. Summer is a great time to select and plant a new crape myrtle. One of the main ...

Crepe myrtles are a go-to flowering tree for Southern gardens, but not every garden is suited for a large tree. These dwarf varieties are great to mix into perennial beds, to grow in planters, or to ...

Crepe myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica, vary in size from dwarf shrubs to multi-trunked and single-trunk trees growing to 30 feet tall. Most varieties produce beautiful blooms starting in spring or ...

These crape myrtles on McCommas Boulevard in Dallas show us how the trees are meant to look — with natural shapes and exposed root flares. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Leaving a crape myrtle's ...

You just bought a young crepe myrtle for your garden. Before you can enjoy the vibrant blooms, you need to stake it to make sure it doesn't develop a lean.

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

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Work has begun by the Town of Williamston to complete the project that began last year when Ginko trees were removed from the downtown district. Williamston Town Planner ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Crepe Myrtles are everywhere; grocery store parking lots, your own yard and a Forsyth Park. But, they all seem to be trimmed differently. "It's always better for the plant to ...

Question. Medium-sized pink flowering trees with tubular-like blooms are very attractive in our neighborhood. What is the name of these trees, and what care do they need? Answer. Show-stopping pink ...