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Those tiny white spots on your crepe myrtle branches? That's crepe myrtle bark scale! 🌸⁣ ⁣ These little pests suck plant juices and leave behind sticky honeydew that turns into black sooty mold. The good news? There's a solution!⁣ ⁣ Systemic insecticides work best - they travel up through the roots into the sap, targeting only the juice-sucking culprits while leaving beneficial insects safe. Apply to soil now before winter or early spring for next year's protection.⁣ ⁣ Nature always has an answ

HOW TO PRUNE A CRAPE MYRTLE! In this video, MSU Extension horticulture specialist Dr. Jeff Wilson shows you the correct way to prune crape myrtle trees! Learn more: http://ow.ly/rhYv30inZhP #MSUext | Mississippi State University Extension Service

In our last video, a lot of you let us know you wanted to actually see how to prune a crape myrtle the right way. Today we’re doing exactly that. Proper pruning makes a huge difference in the shape, health, and blooms of your tree, so we’re walking through what good pruning really looks like. Watch along to see how it should be done. 🌸🪴 #smithsgardentown #crapemyrtle #pruning #northtexasgardening | Smith's Gardentown