It’s such a widespread problem that there’s a name for pruning these trees incorrectly: crape murder. So when, why, and how should you prune your crape myrtle? This guide explains everything ...

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 ...

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. Crape myrtles are often one of the ...

(WTVF) — If you have a crape myrtle tree in your yard ... with Davey Tree of Nashville says you don't need to trim your trees so aggressively. There's a better way to take care of them.