The term “crape murder” describes the practice of drastically cutting back a crape myrtle, often removing large limbs or even ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Picture this: a once-graceful crape myrtle, reduced to sad, bare stumps each winter — a practice known as “crape murder.” Many believe this drastic […] ...

A guide to plants to prune in February, as an experienced horticulturist highlights seven shrubs, climbers, and perennial ...

My neighbor’s Tulip Magnolia (Saucer Magnolia) is in full bloom. When this tree blooms, it usually indicates that spring is ...

FEBRUARY: Gardeners everywhere are worried about their plants and how this winter weather will affect them. It is too early ...

Hold on to your jasmine, because in spite of the frozen havoc in the northern half of the state, not all is lost in this year ...

February is that strange, liminal month. Winter is technically still here, but it’s losing confidence. Snow is melting into slush, the sun suddenly feels like it remembers your name, and gardeners ...

Japanese maple trees can be pruned almost anytime of year, but save major pruning for winter when the tree is dormant. Here's ...

Regarding your recommendation of crape myrtles along streets, I do admit that under certain circumstances they can be ...

Larry Smith and the Riverside Gardens team talk all things pots, plants and pruning in their weekly gardening column.