We love crepe myrtles for their ability to provide stunning blooms from summer to fall, but if your trees aren't performing as they should, this may be why.

A: I can identify a few things here. The black along the bark could be sooty mold from sap-sucking insects. That is what they excrete along bark or on leaves. The damage and stress on those trees ...

Crape Myrtle tree is adaptable to a wide range of soil types but benefits from the well-drained soil. Water deeply after planting, mulch, and water regularly until established.

Pruning your crepe myrtle into a multi-trunked or single-trunked tree enhances its autumn and winter interest by highlighting the plant's structure and multi-colored bark.

Crape myrtles have put on their dazzling display lately, but crape myrtles are a flowering tree that needs care.

This popular myth about how to prune crape myrtles can actually cause damage to the trees Horticulturists call cutting off the tops of the trees 'crape murder' ...

To maximize crape myrtle bloom, plant the trees in full sun and in well-draining soil to prevent waterlogged roots and stunted growth. Regular water is needed several times a week for the first 2 ...

Residents who have Crepe Myrtle trees on their property, or those who park under them, may be noticing a sticky substance on cars or outdoor objects.

Rarely causing mortality in healthy trees, crapemyrtle bark scale can reduce growth and flowering of crape myrtles. Stressed, small, or containerized trees may be more vulnerable.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice on pruning crape myrtles, trimming viburnum hedges, beating viburnum and relocating avocado trees.

The 8-foot width may be more difficult as crape myrtles tend to be wider than that at maturity. Make sure you locate the trees at least 8 to 10 feet away from the house.

A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to keep your tree in tip-top shape.