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Oklahoma Gardeners Love Crapemyrtles Part II

July 22, 2012 by julyn

PROBLEMS CAUSED BY STRESS: Aphids and powdery mildew are the two most common problems we have in Oklahoma where Crapemyrtles are concerned. Though neither is too serious, both can cause your Crapemyrtle to have an unsightly appearance. If you go a bit south to Texas, you will also find that scale can be an issue. […]

Oklahoma Gardeners Love Crapemyrtles Part III

February 17, 2012 by julyn

PRUNING YOUR OKLAHOMA CRAPEMYRTLE: It is a very common misconception that pruning back Crapemyrtles in the winter increases the flower production the next year. This “hacking back” of the limbs actually creates less flower production because the plant tries to first make up the growth that has been cut away before setting new buds and […]

Red Dirt Gardening’s Bulb Planting 101

February 9, 2012 by julyn

As a red dirt gardener, it is time for fall bulb planting. This article, Fall Bulb Planting 101 will help you with all the basics needed for a successful crop of flowers in the early spring. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! The first thing you will want to arm yourself with is the location where you will […]

Oklahoma Gardeners Love Crapemyrtles Part I

July 20, 2009 by julyn

Crapemyrtle is a beautiful ornamental tree which is almost perfectly engineered for Oklahoma lawns and gardens. Available in many different colors, heights and growth structures, Crapemyrtles in their truest form are a shrub. Many varieties are available ranging in heights of 3 to 11 feet for the ornamental trees and 15 to 20 feet for […]

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October 30, 2008 by julyn

For tips on what to plant in the fall,  when and what to put down for fertilizer, when to prune and how much to water,  click here Bulbs 101 How to Properly Mulch

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