The white dogwood ( Cornus florida) is perhaps the most well-known white flower tree. There are around 60 species of dogwoods ...

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 ...

There are numerous species and cultivars of azaleas offering a range of heights, shapes, and flower colors. To line a garden path or frame a border, select dwarf azaleas and low-growing azaleas.

The leaves are dark green and change to shades of yellow, red, and orange in the fall, adding character to the landscape. Once established, this showy tree is extremely heat- and drought-tolerant.

The top half of this crape myrtle is dead after two harsh winters. The dead trunks should be cut completely to the ground to spur new growth. Reader photo ...

Crape myrtle trees bloom on the new growth, so any pruning that is needed should be done prior to new growth beginning—from mid-February through mid-March.

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 ...

They love full sun, well-draining soil To maximize crape myrtle bloom, plant the trees in full sun and in well-draining soil to prevent waterlogged roots and stunted growth.