A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to keep your tree in tip-top shape.

Not only does topping a crape myrtle turn it into an eyesore, but these brutal pruning cuts can cause disease and decay to set into the wood. Topping also stresses the tree to the max, making if ...

Why is my crape myrtle dead? The bark is splitting and peeling off. Inside, the trunk is black and the wood is moist. The ...

I work with crape myrtles several days per week ... especially with a hackberry. Their wood is brittle on a good day and downright dangerous in bad weather of winds and ice storms.

I have a good-sized crepe myrtle that must be moved. When is the best time to do this? These are best moved when dormant, in late fall or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen. Before moving ...