Find out when it is too late to prune crape myrtles if you want to enjoy their flowers. Prune crape myrtles in late winter to encourage strong new growth and flower production. Avoid pruning in spring ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Yearly gardening tasks help you stay in touch with the rhythm of the seasons while caring for your plants, and pruning your rose bushes is one ...

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Q: I am writing to you regarding a crape myrtle in our Little Rock yard. These pictures (see reader's photos) show the sores on its trunk, which are present only on the northwest facing side. The ...