The sooty mold struggle is real! A gardenia I grew from a clipping was on the brink of disaster, but with some research and a lot of elbow grease, I managed to nurse it back to health. Here's the ...

From the patio chairs to the grill and the small outdoor kitchen sink, everything has to be cleaned thoroughly every year ...

I do see the black fungus known as sooty mold. It grows on the surface of crape myrtle leaves and stems when they have been coated in honeydew from aphids and crape myrtle bark scale.

Crape myrtles are often one of the last plants to begin growing in the garden, so don’t worry if you still haven’t pruned. The recent cold slowed them down too.

Dear Neil: Regarding crape myrtle bark scale — Southeastern Virginia has been battling this pest for years. The scale itself will not kill the plants. However, the sooty mold is ...

Submitted photo This is known as 'crape murder,' lopping off the top of a crape myrtle tree to try and make it into a bush. This tree will not bloom this year. By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C ...

Crepe Myrtle Under Siege: Powdery Mildew Threatens Jean Whitaker Park's Blooms. Learn effective control methods from local artist and outdoorsman Horrell.

Crape myrtles can be susceptible to powdery mildew so select a resistant variety to minimize this problem. They love full sun, well-draining soil ...

Crepe myrtle shrubs and trees are in full bloom this time of year. I’ve seen some nice specimens in local landscapes as well as at the old airport, in some cemeteries and in Hilo parking lots.

Sooty mold may more commonly be a result of the crape myrtle aphid, a perennial pest in some areas. However, the presence of the white adult scales on the bark and twigs distinguishes this new ...

“Crape myrtle bark scale is not known to kill trees,” explained Brian Kunkel, a specialist with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension. “But it can decrease the plant's aesthetic appearance.

Crape myrtles, an ornamental tree popular in landscapes throughout the state of Delaware, are prized for their beauty, exfoliating bark in shades of silver and cinnamon, and long-lasting flowers in a ...