MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A male shark weighing 1,653 pounds pinged off the coast of the Carolinas on Sunday. A ping is a ...
Crape myrtle bark scale is an invasive pest spreading across the Southeast US. Researchers have found a natural solution, ...
I thought I’d sprinkle the plants with pure cayenne pepper as I have in the past, but I didn't have any on hand. So, I used a Creole seasoning containing cayenne. Hours later, it dawned on me that ...
Grumpy tackles readers’ questions about choosing the best clover for your lawn, troubleshoots common crepe myrtle problems, and spotlights the Plant of the Week: the Diamond Spire Gardenia. Q: "I plan ...
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Ten crape myrtle trees are starting to bud as they settle into their new home at Tyler Junior College after being rescued from the now-demolished Tyler Square. The trees were ...
Q: I have crape myrtles that are about 30 years old. I have pruned them every year. The older and bigger ones are not blooming anymore, and if they do bloom it is very late, say in August. What do you ...
The demolition contractor applied for a tree removal permit for 33 crape myrtles to essentially create a new road to allow for heavy equipment to be brought in during demolition. An original plan ...
Dear Neil: I planted white crape myrtles on the west and east sides of my patio 10 years ago. As I sit there, I see a fine mist dropping to the ground. The grass refuses to grow beneath the trees even ...
A: A crape myrtle shedding bark is completely normal. Also referred to as ‘exfoliating bark’, this process simply reveals newer inner bark, often cinnamon red in color. This process can be more ...
DEAR NEIL: Regarding your recommendation of crape myrtles along streets, I do admit that under certain circumstances they can be spectacular, but they are not native to our state, and their seeds can ...
Crape myrtles are hardy, low-maintenance plants that come in a variety of sizes and colors. To encourage summer blooms, prune crape myrtles in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.