If you’ve noticed your crape myrtle leaves changing color this summer, you’re not alone. Experts say the problem is ...

Joellen Dimond discusses crape myrtles, and Mr. D. talks about common apple tree diseases.

When you get at tree that is this common, it’s an invitation for disease. Bill says there are now several crepe myrtle diseases of concern to Gulf Coast gardeners and homeowners.

Question: We have a crape myrtle developing a white coating on the leaves. What damage does it do, and how can it be controlled? Answer: What sort of looks like snow is called powdery mildew, a fun… ...

My crape myrtle tree seems to have some fungus. Can you tell me what it is, and what can I do to help my tree? Thank you. -- Kevin. It is a very common fungal leaf spot disease of crape myrtles ...

Cercospora leaf spot normally appears late in the season on fig leaves and does not usually harm the tree. When crepe myrtle leaves turn yellow, orange, and red, it means fall must be on the way.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice with area gardeners about bromeliads, African iris plants, transplanting, crape myrtles, leaf drop, avocado tree, hibiscus, queen palms, cabbage palms ...

Cutting the entire crown of a crape myrtle tree, known as “crape murder,” can make the tree more susceptible to insects and diseases.

Crape myrtle trees are not native to Texas or anywhere else in the U.S., but they are great ornamental tree choices. Behaving themselves for the most part, they provide long-lasting summer color ...

For vibrant summer color, few flowering plants can compete with the crepe myrtle. Just look around your neighborhood. Nearly every street in the South is lined with these blooming trees from mid ...