Cutting back crepe myrtles is a divisive topic, but there is one thing we can all agree on. The best time to cut back crepe ...

Unfortunately, for many folks pruning crape myrtle is often synonymous with topping the tree. If pruned properly, crape myrtles can grow into an attractive tree with summer blooms. Most arborists ...

Where did the practice of severely pruning (topping) trees start ... In fact, a crape myrtle planted in full sun with plenty of space to grow needs little to no pruning at all.

Don’t cut back the whole tree. Every crape myrtle will need some pruning in its life to grow properly and fit in well with its surroundings. Here are some examples: Over time, branches that are ...

Learn how to properly prune Crepe Myrtles to maintain their health and avoid the common mistake of "Crepe Myrtle Murder." ...

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of crape myrtles, dwarf yaupon hollies, hibiscus, lichen on ...

While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in ...

Crape myrtle is probably the most popular flowering tree ... Improper harvesting procedures can kill a tree. Normally, a cork ...