Also known as "Lilac of the South" due to its popularity in zones 7 to 9, crape myrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree that explodes with white, deep rose, or magenta blossoms from July to ...

This tree blooms when many others are done for the year, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. In winter, the seeds ...

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 ...

Crape myrtles are among the showiest blooming plants for full sun in East Texas. The list of desirable characteristics is long. Crape myrtles are available in many shades of red, pink, lavender, ...

Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a beloved choice for many North American gardeners, known for its stunning summer blooms, vibrant foliage in the fall, and impressive bark. With its ability to ...

Our second son is about to turn 48. I was working for Texas A&M and the Extension Service when he was born. It was a good income with good benefits, but I felt the need to supplement things by growing ...

New, smaller crape myrtles fit better in most gardens while providing lots of flower power and sometimes colorful purple leaves too. Older, large types like Natchez, Muskogee, and Tuscarora grow into ...

Question: While driving along Main Street in Sebastopol last week, I was struck by the beauty of the stately trees with abundant white flowers that line the avenue. What are they? Are they suitable ...

Neil Sperry says it's time to show them some love.

If you have a spot for a specimen shrub or tree, consider planting a crape myrtle. They are cold hardy, produce attractive flowers and may also provide some free pest control. Since we are on the ...