Have you ever had the chance to sit back and enjoy your Crape Myrtle’s handsomeness for your first time, only for the plant to have a gnarly bark that seems lifeless the next season? If yes, you’re not alone. Each year, I get panic emails of allegedly “dead” Crape Myrtles from my readers. With that …
Crepe myrtles come in various colors and heights, so you need to choose one that suits your needs. Few flowering plants can match the crepe myrtles’ brilliant summer hue. Take a look around your immediate area. From mid-June until mid-August, nearly every street in the South is lined with beautiful blossoming trees. But if you …
If you’re a new gardener and are planting one of your first crepe myrtles, you would be facing a number of unique challenges that you would never have expected to meet. The tree might just be growing fine, and then the bark would start peeling. So what do you do in such a situation? If …
The crepe myrtle is a stunning tree that remains green throughout the year. The tree is commonly known for its beautiful blossoms in the summer months. The tree is native to Asia, around the southeast region. It is also found in Oceania.
Planting a crape myrtle seedling or rooted cutting in your landscape or garden will bring year-round beauty. Crape myrtle, also known as crepe myrtle, is best grown through cuttings because seeds may not accurately match the parent plant’s flower color, growth habit, or size. There are several tried and tested ways for propagating Crape Myrtle, …
Do you wish to introduce a highly emotional and excited state into your garden? If yes, you need to include some beautiful red flowers, and to make it complete, add a little quantity of some red flowering shrubs to make your garden looks distinct. A red flowering shrub is a plant cultivated for blossoms and …