Flowering trees can transform a dull patio into an at-home oasis, and bring a sense of tranquility to your backyard. However, if you aren't ready to fully commit to planting a tree directly into the ...

Among the many mistakes everyone makes when growing crepe myrtle, improper care during the winter is the nail in the coffin that will kill your beautiful, blooming trees. Crepe myrtle trees ...

Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles are indispensable in the Southern landscape. Its vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to September virtually ...

Crepe myrtles are a go-to flowering tree for Southern gardens, but not every garden is suited for a large tree. These dwarf varieties are great to mix into perennial beds, to grow in planters, or to ...

Last summer, a friend and research horticulturist from the Chicago area stopped by the Linnaeus Teaching Garden in Woodward Park for a visit. He was gracious and complimentary as we walked among ...

Not long ago, I received the following email: “I have two crape myrtle trees in my front yard, one about 25 years old and one about 10 years old. They are in full sun. They usually bloom later than ...