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 ...

To underscore the severity of this pruning crime, one has only to Google “crape murder” and see page after page of sites that talk about it.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The 10th Annual Crepe Myrtle Trail Ride along Mobile Bay will take place tomorrow. Riders will start at McNally Park at 8:30 a.m. and explore the waterfront. After stopping ...

Get your bikes ready for the 10th Annual Crepe Myrtle Trail Ride along Mobile Bay! This year’s event will kick off May 17th at McNally Park. Riders will explore our waterfront from 8:30 - 11 AM ...

A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to keep your tree in tip-top shape.

This week's column shares tips on peach trees and advice for moving a crepe myrtle tree and dividing maiden grass — possibly with an ax.

How much water a crepe myrtle needs depends on whether it's a newly planted or established plant. Learn how much water crepe myrtles need to stay healthy.

Crape murder is happening all over town. It doesn’t matter how horticulturists talk about proper pruning techniques, each year more and more trees are cut back to stubs. Standard crape myrtles ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Crape myrtles are cherished for their eye-catching blooms and elegant shapes, yet a myth persists about their care. Many people falsely believe ...

Learn how to properly prune Crepe Myrtles to maintain their health and avoid the common mistake of "Crepe Myrtle Murder." ...

Most arborists are not sure where the practice of topping crape myrtles started. The practice has been around a long time. The technique of severely pruning crape myrtles has even been given a ...