Row of crepe myrtle trees

If you've recently been forced to cut down your beloved crepe myrtle tree due to the invasive crepe myrtle bark scale, you may be feeling heartbroken. Take heart, though, as there are many alternative trees with similar attributes that are not susceptible to scale. This article showcases 10 beautiful and graceful trees that are perfect alternatives to replace your crepe myrtle landscaping. (Snowdance™ Japanese Tree Lilac photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries, baileynurseries.com)

Crape myrtles are popular in our region of the mid to lower South and rightfully so. Unlike the in vogue nature of plants such as Bradford ...

Crepe myrtle trees are beautiful plants with colorful, delicate flowers. But if you're considering adding them to your landscaping, you may have some

Crepe myrtles drop flowers, leaves, seeds, pods, and bark, so they can make a mess of nearby areas. Here are the worst places to plant a crepe myrtle tree.

Sara McDaniel on Instagram: "A few nights ago, the setting sun was casting the most beautiful light on my crêpe myrtle tree, and it absolutely took my breath away. One of the best landscaping decisions I made was to flank both corners of my home with a stunning purpleish pink crêpe myrtle. Here are four reasons you should plant one too: 1. Crêpe myrtles have the most beautiful blooms. And if deadheaded correctly, you can force two or three blooms over the course of a season. (Stay tuned…

Read our comprehensive guide to Crape Myrtles. Read about their history, get planting tips, and understand how to care for your Crape Myrtle.

Check out this simple, how-to guide for crepe myrtle pruning. Don't let other landscaping companies ruin your crepe myrtle trees.

In this guide, we will make it easy for both experienced and new gardeners to know when the perfect time is to prune Crepe Myrtle plant.

Crepe myrtles, also known as crape myrtles or Lagerstroemia, can give your yard vibrant injections of white, pink-purple, and red when in bloom. But when they start causing problems through unruly branches or insect infestations, they can...