SHREVEPORT, La. - If you’ve noticed your crape myrtle leaves changing color this summer, you’re not alone. Experts say the problem is widespread — and nothing to panic about. Mark Wilson, horticulture ...

Now's the time to prune your crape myrtles to get the most flowers.

Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring, summer, or fall to prevent cutting off new flowers and stressing the tree. Never top ...

I planted white crape myrtles on the west and east sides of my patio 10 years ago. As I sit there, I see a fine mist dropping ...

Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring, summer, or fall to prevent cutting off new flowers and stressing the tree. Never top ...

Q: There’s white stuff all over my crape myrtle foliage and flowers. I’ve never seen it this bad. What is it, and what can I do about it? A: Powdery mildew is the culprit, and it seems to be abundant ...

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Take a look outside, and you might see that your crape myrtle’s leaves are turning shades of yellow, orange and red and falling to the ground. Is this a sign that autumn is near? Not quite. This time ...

Not long ago, I received the following email: “I have two crape myrtle trees in my front yard, one about 25 years old and one about 10 years old. They are in full sun. They usually bloom later than ...

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