21K views · 482 reactions | LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kerry Heafner demonstrates how to properly prune a crape myrtle. Avoid crape murder and prune properly! | LSU AgCenter | Facebook

🌸 Crape Myrtle Care Tips from Today's Show! 🌸⁣ ⁣ Just wrapped up a fantastic discussion about these beautiful Texas favorites! Here's what every gardener should know:⁣ ⁣ ✂️ Deadhead spent blooms BEFORE seeds fully develop to redirect energy back into the plant⁣ 🌱 Spring fertilization works best - early season plus another round 2 months later⁣ 🏡 If your crape myrtle is in the lawn, your regular grass fertilizer is likely doing the job!⁣ ⁣ These gorgeous trees are pretty self-sufficient, but

808 reactions · 31 comments | Is Your Crape Myrtle Covered in Black Gunk or White Fuzz? 者 You might be dealing with crape myrtle bark scale, a common southern pest that makes your tree look grimy and dull. Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent this pest from ruining your crape myrtle’s beautiful blooms. | Rainbow Gardens | Facebook