Crape Myrtles – To Prune or Not to Prune; That is the Question

There is ongoing controversy in the gardening community regarding the proper care and maintenance of one of the most beautiful flowering trees in the area: the beloved Crape Myrtle.

At Jewel Pools & Outdoor Living, we are a certified PebbleTec Elite Builder, which means we exclusively use PebbleTec for our pool finishes. PebbleTec is the leading choice for pool interior finishes, known for its durability, beautiful color options, and being backed by a 10-year warranty on most finishes.

I have a confession to make—many years ago, when I first started gardening, I used to walk right past the ornamental grasses in garden centers without giving them much of a second look. Over the years, as I’ve learned and grown as both a gardener and a designer, my opinion of ornamental grass in the landscape has changed dramatically.

What is an annual and what is a perennial – what is the difference? Simply put, annuals are flowers that complete their entire life cycle in the span of one season, and perennials complete their life cycle over the course of several years.