They might look threatening but the insects herding on the trunks of your crape myrtles are psocids, also known as tree cattle and bark lice, that cause no harm. (Courtesy of Tom MacCubbin) A.

Q: Is there an effective treatment for crape myrtle bark scale? It’s not as bad as it was a few years ago, but I’d like to eliminate it.

Hydrangeas are a showstopper in the garden, but they don't pair well with everything. Consider planting them alongside these options for the best results.

The commonly planted Natchez crape myrtle is known for the cinnamon brown inner bark that is revealed when the outer bark peels. So, there is no need for concern. If your daughter likes, she can ...

My daughter has several crape myrtles in her yard. Some of them have started to lose the bark on their trunks, and there is an orange residue where the bark has fallen off.

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about crape myrtles, summer vegetables, lemon trees, tomato plants, indoor palms and ...

Crape murder. Many have heard of this vicious crime committed on innocent plants. For those of you who are not familiar with this hideous crime, it is the butchering of crape myrtles ...

It wasn't long until Charlie, who attends Denham Springs Junior High, saw the bird at 10 feet away on a crape myrtle branch. He got his phone and quickly snapped a picture.

Native to China, Japan, and the Philippines, crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are so popular in the South, you probably ...