The end of winter is a good time to prune crepe myrtle. In most climates, this allows you to shape your tree before new growth ... which supports prolific flowering throughout the bloom season.

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The crepe myrtle gets its name from its delicate, paper-like flowers that bloom in vibrant shades of pink, red, and purple.

Even in the teeny-tiniest spaces, you can grow these pretty low-growing trees. These are the best low-growing varieties for ...

These flowers can even be grown in pots or containers but bloom best in pastures and meadows and can be started from seeds ...

Red maple trees produce edible seeds, which have a nutty, buttery, slightly sweet flavor. The outer covering of the seed must be removed before eating ... and secure. Crape myrtle trees ...

His insects had just flown from one of Giles’ hives because it had become overcrowded, and settled in a swarm on a nearby flowering crepe myrtle ... the tree branch holding the swarm, before ...