Almost everyone wants color in the landscape, and flowerbeds play an important role in that. But it takes a lot of work to ...

For the summer season, nothing epitomizes this more than the crape myrtle. This small tree packs a powerful punch of color over an amazingly long season.

Crape myrtles have put on their dazzling display lately, but crape myrtles are a flowering tree that needs care.

Learn how striking the right balance with plant growth regulators can reduce fruit drop in 'Honeycrisp' without sacrificing ...

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

Crapemyrtles come in four sizes: The standard plant grows 15 feet to 35 feet; a shrublike version grows 6-15 feet; and a ...

Avoid handling them, as this and other species can produce defensive cyanide-containing secretions if they feel threatened from predators.

Blackgum, also called black tupelo, tupelo gum, or just tupelo, is a tree that loves to grow in water and water-soaked soils.