It may be a few years before we fully understand the impact of last summer’s drought and heat on our urban forest. The immediate effect is quite blunt. Whether from relentless heat or lack of … [Read more...]
How To Prune A Crepe Myrtle
July 19, 2010 By
By: Steve Houser In order to know how to properly prune any plant, a basic understanding of the characteristics and growth habit of the plant in our area is required. A Crepe Myrtle is not quite like … [Read more...]
Crepe Myrtle Turning Black
July 19, 2010 By
Why are the stems and leaves on my Crepe Myrtles turning black? Aphids and azalea bark scale feed on the sugars produced by Crepe Myrtles. The insects’ digestive systems do not process all of the … [Read more...]