Avoid this common pruning mistake before your tree becomes an eyesore.

Hot afternoon sun can make gardening tricky, but some plants thrive in these conditions and turn west-facing yards into ...

Crepe myrtles are certainly beautiful on their own, as the focal point in a flower bed or perched in a corner of the backyard to add some color. But if you’re looking to add color in all seasons or ...

I have crape myrtles that are about 30 years old. I have pruned them every year. The older and bigger ones are not blooming ...

A: A crape myrtle shedding bark is completely normal. Also referred to as ‘exfoliating bark’, this process simply reveals newer inner bark, often cinnamon red in color. This process can be more ...

Dear Neil: I planted white crape myrtles on the west and east sides of my patio 10 years ago. As I sit there, I see a fine mist dropping to the ground. The grass refuses to grow beneath the trees even ...

Q: I lost my dwarf kumquat tree in a freeze. I’ve tried to find a replacement locally, but the various garden centers say they are not profitable to sell. Do you have any suggestions of where I might ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

DEAR NEIL: Last year my crape myrtles as well as the plants beneath them had the black sooty mold on their leaves and stems. I suspect it was crape myrtle aphids or scale. Have a question you’d like ...

Hostas can also be planted in March. Herbs, such as thyme, lemon balm, oregano, chives, sage and winter savory all thrive ...

TUPELO — Spring is just around the corner, but the urge to get out in the yard to plant is already on the mind of homeowners ready to put winter behind them. If you're not quite the type to get a ...