Discover what to do with crepe myrtle in March. These 3 jobs will set your tree up for a summer of vibrant flowering. Pruning and mulching are key this month.

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting many plants, causing a white or gray coating on leaves and slowing growth. The fungus thrives in warm, dry weather with high humidity, especially in ...

I took this photo the evening of Thursday, Sept. 5, at Jean Whitaker Park in Chaffee. These flowers are of an ornamental plant called crepe myrtle. It looks as if someone dusted parts of the flowers ...

Q • I have what looks like a white, powdery substance on the leaves and buds of my crape myrtle. Is this a problem, and if so, what should I do about it? Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s ...

Whether you’re a novice or avid gardener, discovering your greenery is dealing with a disease is never a pleasant surprise. One frequent problem that often pops up during the warmer months: powdery ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Now is the time of year, you’re likely to notice problem insects and plant diseases in your garden. With warmer than average temps, the threat of drought, notwithstanding ...

Also known as "Lilac of the South" due to its popularity in zones 7 to 9, crape myrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree that explodes with white, deep rose, or magenta blossoms from July to ...