A reader seeks help dealing with out-of-control crepe myrtle growth. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week.

Tall types exceed 20 feet in height. If you think that's not possible, look at Muskogee or Red Rocket. If those don't ...

Though springtime in Lancaster County is greeted by a spectrum of blooming trees and shrubs, late-summer color can be hard to ...

The crape myrtle is splitting, likely from old cold damage in February 2021. The leaves have withered and dropped on this grapefruit tree, likely from cold injury.

Tommie Worthy was crowned Crape Myrtle Queen for 2025. (Chris Roark/staff photo) Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Living on a farm her whole life, Tommie Worthy knows the value of hard work. In fact ...

Occurred on June 13, 2025 / Chengdu, Sichuan, China Info from Licensor: "The art of sculpted crape myrtle boasts a 1,300-year legacy in China, inheriting timeless traditional craftsmanship. At ...