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    Pruning Crape Myrtles in the Southeast

    Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp. and cvs., Zones 6–9) is one of the most popular and beloved shrubs in the Southeast. But knowing how and when to prune is crucial for…

  • Article

    Downsizing but Still Gardening

    Welcome to Sid and Jackie Pogue’s garden in Edmond, Oklahoma. With age, Jackie and Sid Pogue downsized in 2020 and are now learning the joys of accessibility and careful plant…

  • Design

    The Transplanted Gardener

    Welcome to Elizabeth Kring’s garden in Plano, Texas. After spending my entire gardening life in California, where virtually anything will grow, we were transplanted to Texas, where gardening is a…

  • Pruning Crape Myrtles
    Article

    Pruning Crape Myrtles the Right Way

    Make the right cuts to improve the tree's looks and health.