Many crape myrtle trees across the D.C. region are infested by a bug called bark scale, which leaves behind a black fungal infection. A cure is elusive.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida such as caring for your yellow poinciana as well as podocarpus hedge, sod, hibiscus, jatropha, lettuce and crape myrtles.

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.

Q.Our crape myrtle trees are about 10 feet tall. How much should be trimmed off the trees and when? A.Save yourself some time and keep these crape myrtles attractive by skipping major pruning.

The single-trunk crape myrtle is a popular street tree that grows 15 to 25 feet tall and usually does not interfere with power lines. If you have limited space, consider a semi-dwarf variety that ...

The Crepe Myrtle is the most common tree in my Norfolk neighborhood. They are native to warm humid climates in Asia. Introduced to the United States in 18th century, they thrived in the south.