Urban forestry extension agent Larry Figart has advice for pruning trees in Northeast Florida, including some tips for properly maintaining crape myrtles.

A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to keep your tree in tip-top shape.

Whenever I get to the Q&A portion of a talk about pruning trees, there is always a question about how to prune crape myrtles. This time of year, those questions are even more common, as folks ...

We spoke with a local tree expert to settle the “Crape Murder” debate once and for all, learning how we should correctly prune these popular trees.

It's time to prune most summer-flowering trees such as crape myrtle, vitex, pomegranate, althea and mimosa. Pruning should generally be done between late January through early March to enhance their ...

This popular myth about how to prune crape myrtles can actually cause damage to the trees Horticulturists call cutting off the tops of the trees 'crape murder' ...

Do yourself and your shrubs some good by getting outside to prune them in midwinter. “This time of year, when shrubs and small trees are dormant, is an easy time to prune them,” said Sh… ...

Although crape myrtles are fantastic trees, many people have no clue how to prune them. Crape myrtles need little or no pruning. Yet, why do people butcher these trees? I was horrified last week ...

Horticulture experts say late winter is the ideal time to prune many plants in Oklahoma, but homeowners should know when and how to prune to avoid damaging their landscaping.