The Post examined data that shows how the decisions being made now about what trees to plant in place of dying ones will ...

Crepe myrtle trees are a lovely addition to any yard or garden, but they are picky about their water needs. Overwatering can ...

Planting native species in South Carolina is essential for supporting local wildlife and insects and creating low-maintenance ...

People who "top" their crape myrtles weaken them greatly. Crape myrtles bloom on vigorous new growth, and if they are punished for putting out that new growth by having it whacked off every winter, ...

Q: I am writing to you regarding a crape myrtle in our Little Rock yard. These pictures (see reader's photos) show the sores on its trunk, which are present only on the northwest facing side. The ...

There's good news and bad news at Trident Technical College: we now have crape myrtle scale. The good news is horticulture students get firsthand exposure to this invasive pest. The bad news is we ...

Dear Neil: Is there any hope for my crape myrtle plant that was frozen in recent winters? Absolutely. These sprouts are coming up from its root system. They are genetically the same as the top growth ...

Crape myrtle tree, Terry Pellegrini. Many beautiful varieties of shade trees are well-suited to our Central Valley climate. Fall is the perfect time to plant a tree that will provide shade for your ...