Protected underneath that covering is an insect with what we call piercing/sucking mouthparts. As they live under the hard shell, they are free to feed upon your plant. A few of these insects is not a ...

Is there an effective treatment for crape myrtle bark scale? It’s not as bad as it was a few years ago, but I’d like to ...

Dear Neil: Is there an effective treatment for crape myrtle bark scale? It’s not as bad as it was a few years ago, but I’d like to eliminate it. As insects in Texas go, this is a comparative ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Crape myrtles are cherished for their eye-catching blooms and elegant shapes ...

All the plant needs is a light trim to keep it the desired size and shape. Other Steps To Prepare Crepe Myrtles For Winter Some gardeners also prepare their crepe myrtles for extreme winter ...

Dear Neil: We have moved our rural fencing and my wife now wants to take five crape myrtles out. Can trees this large be successfully moved? How would I find someone who would be able to use them?

Recently, 32 12-foot Natchez white crape myrtles — a Louisiana native species — were planted in the medians. The grant was made possible through funding from Louisiana and the Office of Lt.