Crape myrtle The "lilac of the South" gets its name from its crinkly, crepelike flowers and from foliage that resembles the true myrtle. Although native to China and Japan, crapes carry on here as if ...

Q: I have several flowering maples planted in my garden. Will they survive the winter if I leave them outdoors? A: The hardiest and most likely to survive outdoors is Abutilon megapotanicum, the one ...

Q: Is it all right to plant a Japanese maple at this time of year? If so, are there any special requirements? A: As long as you are able to provide adequate water, there’s no problem planting anything ...

The beginning of the twenty-first century has brought a lot of attention to climate change. With all the concern over this environmental condition, I have wondered why the EPA and the nursery industry ...