After cutting down some problem trees on her property, Laura Miller realized just how vital shade trees are to keep things cool and save on air conditioning.

Crapemyrtles are one of the few plants that can be planted during the hot summer season. Just make sure that you keep them well watered. Some hand watering may be ...

Sperry explains not all succulents are cacti, how to control oxalis in Bermuda, plus what to watch out for with pecan trees.

Crape myrtles have put on their dazzling display lately, but crape myrtles are a flowering tree that needs care.

Survivors of the flash flooding that ravaged parts of central Texas over the weekend have begun to come forward to recount ...

There’s a reason outdoor spaces feel so special in Georgia. It’s not just the scenery - it’s the way porches become gathering ...

Aphids, shown here on crape myrtles, feed on sap and excrete tiny droplets of a sugary liquid called honeydew. This accumulates on the leaves and branches and provides food for a black fungus ...

Neil Sperry tackles dandelions, dead crape myrtles, shade grass, and fruitless pomegranates in Texas lawns.

Initially all the leaves looked as good as the lowest branch does now. The last several years have seen a great deal of dieback and even death of crape myrtles due to cold injury.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but pro gardeners have plenty of reasons for why you shouldn't plant crepe myrtles.

How much water a crepe myrtle needs depends on whether it's a newly planted or established plant. Learn how much water crepe myrtles need to stay healthy.