Tree roots in sandy soil may be meters deep, but this is just a consequence of their extending where the oxygen levels allow them to grow. Q: I am constructing a 20-foot walkway using 16-inch ...

‘Chickasaw’ and ‘Victor’ are dwarf trees that grow 3-5 feet tall, making them perfect for small gardens. ... It is important not to prune the tops of crepe myrtle trees to make them bloom.

When is the best time to trim and fertilize crape myrtle trees? Thanks. — Paul Cantrell. ... Why can’t I plant one seed every 4 inches, and then I won’t have to thin?

QUESTION: I had a problem with my crape myrtle trees this year. They bloomed once but then the leaves began to fall off. The tree has a bunch of unopened flower pods remaining on the branches, and ...

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.

Please, please do not prune your crape myrtle trees in this way. They are much prettier left to grow naturally with only a little thinning of branches that are crossing one another or to make the ...

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

Never reduce a crepe myrtle’s height. It leads to the Medusa effect damaging and disfiguring the tree. Don’t utilize the chainsaw haircut pruning approach, which ensures a plethora of willow ...

Two new crape myrtles – Lagerstroemia indica – will be featured at this year’s Crepe Myrtle Festival July 15-16 at McDonald Garden Centers in Hampton, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.

I watched a gray catbird balance itself on the top of our crepe myrtle tree one day last week. It was clinging precariously to a flimsy stem (I can’t even call it a limb) as it stretched its ...