The best time to prune crepe myrtles is before new growth appears, so what happens if you prune crepe myrtles later in the spring? Here's what you need to know.

ROCK HILL — York County residents visiting Catawba Bend Preserve in Rock Hill for the first time on March 7 will step into a 1,900-acre park designed to bring locals closer to nature. Visitors in the ...

The demolition contractor applied for a tree removal permit for 33 crape myrtles to essentially create a new road to allow for heavy equipment to be brought in during demolition. An original plan ...

YORK COUNTY — It’s an annual indigenous American tradition, but everyone’s invited. And it’s returning to a place it hasn’t been held in 13 years — Winthrop University in Rock Hill. The Catawba Nation ...

Question: My roses have grown tall and need pruning. When is the best time and how much of each bush should I remove? Answer: Most gardeners choose the middle of February for major rose pruning. All ...

A: A crape myrtle shedding bark is completely normal. Also referred to as ‘exfoliating bark’, this process simply reveals newer inner bark, often cinnamon red in color. This process can be more ...

DEAR NEIL: Regarding your recommendation of crape myrtles along streets, I do admit that under certain circumstances they can be spectacular, but they are not native to our state, and their seeds can ...

Crape myrtles are hardy, low-maintenance plants that come in a variety of sizes and colors. To encourage summer blooms, prune crape myrtles in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

One of the lovely things about living in the King William neighborhood is the abundance of mature trees. Right now, a tree service is pruning trees under and around power lines. To my great dismay, ...