How to prune crape myrtle is always a popular subject whenever I make a presentation about pruning trees. The discussion always centers around how far back you should prune them. Unfortunately ...

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

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune ...

Every crape myrtle will need minimal, selective pruning for the removal of seed heads to tidy the tree up. Look for occasional misshapen branches or damaged branches and remove them. One of the ...

• Generally, most pruning of trees and shrubs is best done in late winter. Spring-blooming shrubs should be pruned after ...

Question: I have a friend who wants to know the best time to prune ... tree forms and entangled branches or limbs that may affect movement around the plants. And here’s the good news. The crape ...

Another plant that flowers exclusively on new growth is the crepe myrtle, which means it’s a prime candidate for substantial pruning. Not only is winter its dormant period, but this is also when ...

I often wonder what our parkways would look like in winter if the crape myrtles planted there possessed colorful bark.