crape myrtle

August gardening tips: Revitalize your roses and crape myrtles

FLORIDA—August is usually a harsh month in the North Florida landscape. Heat and humidity take their toll on both the…

7 months ago

Topping crape myrtle trees in Florida is bad practice: Larry Williams

FLORIDA -- You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. Hopefully, you’re not guilty of…

1 year ago

Crape myrtle: Answers to frequently asked questions

FLORIDA -- Crape myrtles are common landscape plants. In today’s article, Gary Knox, UF/IFAS Horticulture Professor, answers common questions about…

3 years ago

Do not butcher your crape myrtle

Too often people hack away at crape myrtle trees and “butcher” them. The term “crape murder” was coined to describe…

9 years ago