In Benson, North Carolina, the Hallmark movie magic isn’t created with camera tricks and scripted dialogue – it’s simply the authentic charm of a small town that remembers what matters most is the ...

Situated in Johnston County, just 30 minutes southeast of Raleigh, this gem offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern conveniences without the traffic-induced rage episodes that bigger ...

What do Japanese beetles eat? If you’ve had to deal with them, you know they like your garden! Japanese beetles are a worry for many home gardeners and for major farmers who run commercial farms.

It's not too late to add a new tree to your yard, even if summer is fast approaching. Choose a fast-growing tree that will be ...

I am new to Missouri, but want to plant peach trees. When is the best time and what varieties do best here? Growing peaches in Missouri can be tricky, especially in the more northern sections ...

I have a good-sized crepe myrtle that must be moved. When is the best time to do this? These are best moved when dormant, in late fall or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen.

I have a good-sized crepe myrtle that must be moved. When is the best time to do this? These are best moved when dormant, in late fall or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen.

Crepe myrtles love full sun and heat. If you transplant your crepe myrtle to a spot where it doesn't get shade, you'll get the most stunning colors of blooms, even in the hottest part of summer when ...

Crape myrtle (also known as crepe myrtle), which has the botanical name Lagerstroemia indica, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to parts of Asia, including China and the ...

Crepe myrtle does something that few other blossoming trees do – they bloom in high summer. It’s worth learning how to grow crepe myrtle in your garden for their fabulous crepe-like flower heads in ...

But now with new hybrid, sterile, varieties from the National Arboretum and warmer winters, we can grow crepe myrtles in zone 6, and even zone 5, which opens up the possibility in all of Connecticut.

That’s because Crepe Myrtle trees are starting to bloom! That inspired my walk this week. I asked friends on my Facebook page where we could walk to find the best display of the flowering trees.