As I mentioned yesterday, I love my new dynamite red crape myrtle. While we are tending to ours, I wanted to share with you some information on planting, watering and pruning your own. Crape myrtles will grow even under soil conditions that are adverse. They will grow and flower better however if you have taken the time to make good soil preparations. The hole for your crape myrtle should be at least two times wider than that of the root ball of your tree. Be sure that you do not plant the tree any deeper than it sat in the … Continue reading →