Just had a fantastic conversation about crape myrtle care! 🌸 Here's what every Texas gardener needs to know:⁣ ⁣ 🌱 Deadheading those spent blooms? Do it BEFORE seeds fully develop to redirect that precious energy back into the plant⁣ ⁣ 🌿 Fertilizing timing: Early spring as they wake up, then again 2 months later for that extra boost⁣ ⁣ 💡 Pro tip: If your crape myrtles are growing in your lawn, your regular lawn fertilizer is likely giving them all the nutrition they need!⁣ ⁣ Nature has such e

LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kerry Heafner demonstrates how to properly prune a crape myrtle. Avoid crape murder and prune properly! | LSU AgCenter

27K views · 145 reactions | Proper Crape Myrtle Pruning- Many people prune their crape myrtles improperly thinking it will improve the shape and appearance of the tree or lead to more flowers. In this video, learn the proper way to prune a crape myrtle giving you a more shapely tree without being detrimental to the tree's health. | LSU AgCenter | Facebook

Caring for crape myrtles can be tough, but it doesn't have to be murderous. Watch to learn how to properly prune crape myrtles from our Horticulturist Ken Akins. ⬇ | City of Tampa