They were watered weekly. Any idea what the problem might be? Lovely landscape. Lovely crape myrtles. Without watching your plants operate during that time, I’m going to have to give it an ...

They were watered weekly. Any idea what the problem might be? Dear Reader: Lovely landscape. Lovely crape myrtles. Without watching your plants operate during that time, I’m going to have to ...

Biological controls also work well. Small spider mite infestations aren’t a severe problem for crape myrtles, but large infestations must be dealt with. Crape myrtles thrive in Zones 6 to 9 and ...

WASHINGTON — Crape Myrtle trees are found all over the DMV. They boast beautiful blooms and are a staple of many landscapes. But little white critters, called bark scale, are threatening the trees.

While there are some less-than-ideal places to plant a crepe myrtle, there are also some areas in your yard and landscape where those small messes won't be a problem. A large tree crepe myrtle makes a ...

Q I have waited all season for my hydrangeas to bloom and had nary a one until now. Now, they are covered (see reader's photo ...

A: Lovely landscape. Lovely crape myrtles. Without watching your plants operate during that time, I’m going to have to give it an educated guess. It still is likely that they got a bit dry.

White, wooly adults (figure 1, 2) with pink to purple eggs underneath (Figure 3) can be seen in late spring. The first generation was observed in late May through early June using a hand lens or ...

Crape myrtles are iconic Southern classics, featuring pink flowers, red flowers, yellow flowers, and purple flowers. The backs of these plants peel throughout the seasons, giving the tree a ...

Rev. Gooden quickly became a leading advocate for that change. He’s the focus of this week’s Tally Back Then. They’ve collected food, water and baby items for those in need, and will deliver ...