Flowering trees and shrubs are a great way to bring blooms to your landscape with little effort. Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) is one of the most colorful and romantic flowering trees available.

Some of the world's great mysteries may never be solved -- like how did the hosts of "Fox & Friends" ever graduate from high school? But there is one mystery plaguing a lot of gardeners right now upon ...

Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are almost indispensable in the Southern landscape. Their vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to ...

We Southerners share certain memories--the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, the high-pitched cry of cicadas on sweltering days, the juicy taste of sweet watermelon, and the vision of huge crepe myrtles ...

Rose rosette disease continues to devastate KC roses. There is no method of prevention or cure except to remove the plant, leaving you to plant another susceptible rose or trying something new. The ...

It’s not uncommon for gardeners to experience some winter blues as the weather turns colder and the growing season comes to an end. If you find yourself missing the fresh growth and vividness of ...