The author blames the practice of "crape murder," or cutting back all branches annually, for the weak growth. Proper pruning, ...

Gardening author and podcast host Kathy Jentz praises the beauty of the blooms. "The flowers are borne on long branches in ...

When I share the secrets to growing crape myrtles in Prescott, gardeners often express surprise. You might think these ...

In the South, it's pest-free but susceptible to emerald ash borer, a beetle that feeds on species of ash trees. Fringe trees are hardy in USDA zones 3-9. Instead of planting the very tall 'Natchez' ...

When I share the secrets to growing crape myrtles in Prescott, gardeners often express surprise. You might think these ...

Fast-growing trees can give you a natural shield of privacy within a few short years. If you're looking to create privacy ...

Join us as we crown Drexel's 2025 Tree of the Year pageant winner! This year's triumphant tree is the crape myrtle along Chestnut Street in front of Stratton Hall, and the event will happen there. The ...