Q. I would like to be able to propagate redbud trees and crape myrtles. I have tried before to no avail. Can you tell me how? A. The hard seed coat and dormant embryo of the redbud seed slows ...

In short, crepe myrtles are low-maintenance trees. Aside from the occasional slug attack, hostas are also pretty ...

With black wings and two conspicuous orange-red spots on the wings, it is called the “twice-stabbed” ladybug. They are extremely efficient at reducing numbers of the scale insects.

Just resist hacking the crape myrtle trees and shrubs back to large stubs. What many refer to as “crape murder” ruins the shape of the crape myrtles and delays flowering.

Crape myrtles have it all, from beautiful summer blooms to low water needs. Question: While driving along Main Street in Sebastopol last week, I was struck by the beauty of the stately trees with ...

Many crape myrtle trees across the D.C. region are infested by a bug called bark scale, which leaves behind a black fungal infection. A cure is elusive.

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.

Here’s what to know about trimming a Crape Myrtle tree in North Carolina without committing Crepe Murder. How to cut branches, how much to trim. How to prune, cut back a crape (or crepe) myrtle ...