Why do named varieties of crape myrtles seem to disappear from nurseries? Two popular names from the past, Watermelon Red and ...

As you drive around the South, I challenge you to find a town without crepe myrtles. My town has planted white crepe myrtles ...

Find out where crape myrtle grows best and how to choose the right variety for your garden. Plus, get tips for pruning and ...

The fire that became known as the Covington Drive Fire has continued to burn near Myrtle Beach. It is one of the largest among more than 175 wildfires that have now erupted across South Carolina ...

Q. Our crape myrtle trees are about 10 feet tall. How much should be trimmed off the trees and when? A. Save yourself some time and keep these crape myrtles attractive by skipping major pruning.

Food Lion, Publix or Walmart: here’s which grocery store in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers the best prices on eggs, milk, bread & more. Maria Elena Scott From big grocery chains to local ...

Around 30 fires were burning across South Carolina. The fire near Myrtle Beach was 44% contained. More than 200 wildfires were reported across North and South Carolina on Monday. The largest fire ...

First detected in the U.S. in Dallas in 2004, crape myrtle bark scale is a sucking insect that feeds on the sap of plants. It excretes a sugary solution known as “honeydew,” like what is ...

The Myrtle Beach area got .7 inches of rain and gusts of wind during a storm on Wednesday afternoon, said Stephen Keebler with the National Weather Service “Yesterday’s rain was a big help ...

MYRTLE BEACH — As the fight against Horry County's 2,000-acre wildfire approaches one week, officials said the fire lines held steady March 6 after the prior day's storms. The focus now shifts ...

Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are a popular tree or shrub in the landscape known for their bright flower display during the summer and attractive bark during the winter. With crape myrtles ...