Neil Sperry: Crape myrtles don't have the best manners near swimming pools DEAR NEIL: We have two large crape myrtles next to our community pool. They were damaged by the February 2021 cold spell. They’re alive, but they only have random clumps of leaves on some branches, ... 09/27/2024 - 10:48 am | View Link
Community pool impacted by damaged crape myrtles After two large trees were damaged by Winter Storm Uri, Neil Sperry sees two viable options for the neighborhood to regain shade. 09/26/2024 - 10:01 pm | View Link
Sperry: Drastic measures needed for pitiful crape myrtle We have two large crape myrtles next to our community pool. They were damaged by the February 2021 cold spell. They’re alive, but they only have random clumps ... 09/25/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link
8 Common Crape Myrtle Pests and Diseases with Solutions I find that Crape myrtle shrubs (Lagerstroemia spp.) are generally resilient to all sorts of stress in the garden, but they are susceptible to pests and diseases throughout the year. In my experience, ... 02/15/2024 - 8:42 pm | View Link
How to Successfully Grow Crape Myrtle from Cuttings Semi-hardwood crape myrtle cuttings should be taken during the summer. I find the best time is between June and August. Cuttings should be taken from new growth that has developed throughout spring ... 02/15/2024 - 8:30 pm | View Link