Guide to Crepe Myrtles

Our extensive guide to pruning and caring for your Crepe Myrtles.

How To Plant a Crepe Myrtle with Success

Our Grumpy Gardener gives his tips and tricks to planting crepe myrtles and making them last.|Article: Steve Bender

How to Plant a Crepe Myrtle with Success: Step 2
Photo: Van Chaplin

Step 2

Place the potted plant in the hole to make sure the hole is large enough. Check that the top of the root-ball is even with surrounding soil, and remove the pot.


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