Neil Sperry gives answers on kumquats, crape myrtle aphids/scale, shade lawn fixes with mondograss, dahlias vs. zinnias, and Asian jasmine.

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 ...

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

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 ...

Don't let old growth see another spring. There are few summer sights more iconic than a crepe myrtle in full bloom. In colorful hues like pink, violet, and red, crepe myrtles are a favorite of ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Having your own citrus garden can be extremely rewarding — few things compare to the scent of citrus blossoms or the satisfaction ...

On the windswept plains of Katama, Dan Gordon Landscape Architects has created something that is equal parts wild, rural, and refined.

Give up the gym membership, stop jogging round the lake, and donate the golf clubs you rarely use to St. Vinnies. Jackie ...

Restoration of the historic Marion Avenue Cemetery has reached its second phase, with city leaders bringing in a geophysical team to survey the grounds using ground-penetrating radar. With the spring ...

A teenager was killed over the weekend in a crash that left two other people injured, according to the Pickens County Coroner’s Office. Leeland Cole Yates, a 17-year-old Liberty resident, is the ...