A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to keep your tree in tip-top shape.

Q How do I save the holly tree (see reader's photo)? How best to prune the crape myrtle right on the edge to the left of neighbor's trash cans? It is too tall. Thank you so much.

Learn tree pruning basics using our beginner-friendly instructions that cover timing, tools, and proper cutting methods.

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of crape myrtles, dwarf yaupon hollies, hibiscus, lichen on plants, anise, cordyline, tomatoes and aglaonema ...

Quick aside: Crepe myrtle ( Lagerstroemia indica) also is known as crape myrtle or crapemyrtle, which are the preferred ...

Should You Cut Crepe Myrtles All The Way Back? A crepe myrtle that's been cut all the way back to its trunk is a common sight in the winter. Gardeners often think this is what the tree needs and ...

DEAR JANET: I have waited all season for my hydrangeas to bloom and had nary a one until now. Now, they are covered. Why now? Nothing has changed that I know of. I live in Fayetteville.