Discover what to do with crepe myrtle in March. These 3 jobs will set your tree up for a summer of vibrant flowering. Pruning and mulching are key this month.

Gardeners are often advised to plant trees and shrubs in late fall or early winter, when the cooler temperatures make it easier for roots to become established. While this is true and great ...

Not long ago, I received the following email: “I have two crape myrtle trees in my front yard, one about 25 years old and one about 10 years old. They are in full sun. They usually bloom later than ...

Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Bill Welch, 979-845-8564, wc-welch@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION — Crape myrtles have been one of the most popular ornamental plants in ...

Drive down almost any street in Dallas, and you'll see: This is crape myrtle country. But gone are the days of choosing between the red one and the pink one. Now, gardeners can choose shades of red, ...

Crape myrtles are among the showiest blooming plants for full sun in East Texas. The list of desirable characteristics is long. Crape myrtles are available in many shades of red, pink, lavender, ...