Most types of crape myrtles thrive in USDA Zones 6 to 9. However, gardeners in colder areas can grow crape myrtles in containers. This enables you to protect the plants during harsh winter ...

January through March is generally the best time to prune a crape myrtle, but the exact dates of this window of pruning opportunity can vary based on where you live. In warmer growing zones where ...

Normally mid- to late January through February is the time to do needed pruning. Q: My crape myrtles are growing in an area that has become shady by nearby oaks and have reduced flowering.