But there is one mystery plaguing a lot of gardeners right now upon which Grumpy will shine the light of knowledge and understanding -- why crepe myrtles sometimes change color.Take a look at the ...

Tall types exceed 20 feet in height. If you think that's not possible, look at Muskogee or Red Rocket. If those don't ...

There are some nice crape myrtles that mature at about 15 feet tall, give or take a few feet. The 8-foot width may be more difficult as crape myrtles tend to be wider than that at maturity.

A: You are correct about crape myrtles being prolific. The offspring will unfortunately not be true to the parent. In my experience they will most often be relatively pale pink, but they do have ...

Almost everyone wants color in the landscape, and flowerbeds play an important role in that. But it takes a lot of work to keep them looking nice. A lower-maintenance way to provide landscape color is ...

Crepe myrtles are low-maintenance bushes or trees that grow well with many types of companions. This flowering bush provides loads of blooms.

Though springtime in Lancaster County is greeted by a spectrum of blooming trees and shrubs, late-summer color can be hard to ...

Crape myrtles come in a wide array of sizes ranging from dwarfs that remain at 3 feet to towering trees reaching 45 feet. The smart move is to choose a variety that is just the right size for its ...

Crape myrtle flowering season has started. Since 1991, Brazos County has been designated as the Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas. Thousands have been planted since then, and residents continue to ...

Brazos has been the "Crape Myrtle Capital County of Texas" since 1991. If your crape myrtles aren't colorful right now, you should improve their environment for next year.