Locking down a venue is the first of many steps in wedding planning. Here’s a breakdown of venue costs in the Charlotte area ...

Chris Roark [email protected] Living on a farm her whole life, Tommie Worthy knows the value of hard work. In fact, even as she approaches ...

The Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas will be in full-bloom and ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 27th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade. The patriotic celebration will begin on ...

In a celebration rich with history and community pride, Paris High School junior Emmi Severson was officially crowned the 2025–2026 Crape Myrtle Queen.

Dear Neil: Why is my crape myrtle dead? The bark is splitting and peeling off. Inside, the trunk is black and the wood is moist. The plant beside it has ...

In a celebration rich with tradition and community pride, Paris High School junior Emmi Severson was officially crowned the 2025–2026 Crape Myrtle Queen. The 48th annual coronation, a cherished event ...

Crape myrtle trees bloom on the new growth, so any pruning that is needed should be done prior to new growth beginning—from mid-February through mid-March.

Dear Neil: Regarding crape myrtle bark scale — Southeastern Virginia has been battling this pest for years. The scale itself will not kill the plants. However, the sooty mold is ...

If you have a crape myrtle tree in your yard, you may have heard about "Crape Murder". It's when the tops of crape myrtles are cut down.

Submitted photo This is known as 'crape murder,' lopping off the top of a crape myrtle tree to try and make it into a bush. This tree will not bloom this year. Crape myrtles are cherished for ...

If you're planning to prune the crape myrtle in your yard, stop and read this first.

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' ...