One thing that makes most horticulturists cringe is the practice of needlessly topping a tree. The elegant crape myrtle is often a victim. I know my predecessor, James Hodges, covered ...

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 ...

If you can't "learn to live with them," Neil Sperry suggests a ground cover that makes mowing around them unnecessary ...

Key actions include the removal of existing Crape Myrtles and the installation of an array of native plant species, such as Acer Armstrong Gold Maples, Butterfly Weed, and Purple Coneflower, among ...

If you’ve been hit by cabin fever from being cooped up inside, check out these five top-rated restaurants around the Myrtle Beach area serving up southern favorites like macaroni and cheese ...

Broadcaster Kel Richards claims the “moaning myrtles” of Australian society have “come out of the woodwork” to complain about Australia Day. “In the meantime, 27 million Australians are ...

A popular TV anchor in Myrtle Beach, SC announced that at the end of January he’ll be leaving his job. Derrion Henderson has worked as the Morning Anchor for WMBF News in the Grand Strand.

I’ve always tried to be a positive guide to your gardening experiences, but there are times the best way to teach is to point out where we’ve rolled off course. That’s what I’m going to do ...

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?