Honeydew, a sugary excrement, can be seen on bark and leaves Sooty mold can follow honeydew and turn bark and leaves black and gray (Figure 2). It is not a pathogen but will discolor plants Crape ...

Purple crape myrtles can also represent grace and honor. Some purple crape myrtle varieties include: Red crape myrtle flowers ...

This time of year, there's also a lot of controversy going around gardening circles regarding our beloved Southern gem, the crape myrtle. And to set your mind at ease, it's not whether the ...

A: Lovely landscape. Lovely crape myrtles. Without watching your plants operate during that time, I’m going to have to give it an educated guess. It still is likely that they got a bit dry.

During the fall, crape myrtle leaves will naturally turn attractive shades of orange, yellow, and red. However, if your crape myrtle leaves turn yellow at other times of the year, it could be a ...

WASHINGTON — Crape Myrtle trees are found all over the DMV. They boast beautiful blooms and are a staple of many landscapes. But little white critters, called bark scale, are threatening the trees.

DEAR NEIL: About three weeks ago our crape myrtles started dropping leaves. We’ve lived here 20 years and we’ve never seen them do this before. They were watered weekly. Any idea what the ...

Many plants are now bred to have some resistance. In the case of a crape myrtle or other large tree, application of a systemic fungicide may be applicable, since spraying the leaf canopy isn’t ...

Dear Neil: About three weeks ago our crape myrtles started dropping leaves. We’ve lived here 20 years and we’ve never seen them do this before. They were watered weekly. Any idea what the ...

A watermelon should sound hollow when tapped and feel heavy for its size. Watermelon is usually served chilled for maximum refreshment. Serve simply in easy-to-eat wedges or remove the skin and ...