Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles are indispensable in the Southern landscape. Its vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to September virtually ...

Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are almost indispensable in the Southern landscape. Their vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to ...

Garden tip of the week with Jennifer Ferguson. Today, we will discuss the crape myrtle bark scale. This small elongated insect is white and gray, feeds on the crape myrtle tree, and produces a sweet ...

This time of year, when we walk outside, we are immediately hit with a thick wall of Northeast Florida humidity. While most of our landscape trees and plants are drooping or having pest and disease ...

From attracting pollinators to repelling pests, companion plants can benefit the crepe myrtles in your yard. And you'll add color and texture for more impact.

WASHINGTON — Crape Myrtle trees are found all over the DMV. They boast beautiful blooms and are a staple of many landscapes. But little white critters, called bark scale, are threatening the trees.

What is this white stuff on the crape myrtle? It’s killing the flowers. It doesn’t seem to affect the leaves closer to the main section of the bush. I have other crape myrtles and shrubbery nearby ...

PROPOSAL FOR CASTING OUR FUTURE. A FAIRLY NEW INVASIVE SPECIES TO THE UPSTATE IS HAVING A BIG IMPACT ON CRAPE MYRTLE TREES. THAT’S RIGHT. AND HOMEOWNERS COULD SOON LOSE THEIR TREES IF THESE PESTS AREN ...

Neil Sperry gives answers on kumquats, crape myrtle aphids/scale, shade lawn fixes with mondograss, dahlias vs. zinnias, and Asian jasmine.

Question: We have several crape myrtles with one of them developing a white coating at the ends of the leaves. What is the problem and cure? Answer: Should temperatures be a lot cooler, you might ...

A: A crape myrtle shedding bark is completely normal. Also referred to as ‘exfoliating bark’, this process simply reveals newer inner bark, often cinnamon red in color. This process can be more ...