WASHINGTON — Crape Myrtle trees are found all over the DMV. They boast beautiful blooms and are a staple of many landscapes. But little white critters, called bark scale, are threatening the trees.

I also wonder if there’s any chance of shallow soil beneath these trees ... premature leaf drop on crape myrtles, I always look first for evidence of either crape myrtle bark scale or crape ...

I also wonder if there’s any chance of shallow soil beneath these trees ... premature leaf drop on crape myrtles, I always look first for evidence of either crape myrtle bark scale or crape ...

Crape myrtle trees are all over the Southern United States. These pretty, flowering trees are a landscaping stalwart. Large ...

Q I have waited all season for my hydrangeas to bloom and had nary a one until now. Now, they are covered (see reader's photo ...

I also wonder if there’s any chance of shallow soil beneath these trees ... premature leaf drop on crape myrtles, I always look first for evidence of either crape myrtle bark scale or crape ...

White, wooly adults (figure 1, 2) with pink to purple eggs underneath (Figure 3) can be seen in late spring. The first generation was observed in late May through early June using a hand lens or ...