Crepe Murder 2016

Credit: Barbara Wise

It's our Grumpy Gardener's biggest pet peeve: crepe murder. So, every year, he asks readers to send in the most offensive examples they can find. From all over the South, here they are: the winners of Crepe Murder 2016.

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Crepe Murder as High Art

Credit: David Ellis

This tree from Lillian, AL shows that crepe murder can mimic fine art.

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Upside Down Broom

Credit: Janet Sislo

This murder was committed by Jan Sislo's husband Peter.

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Myrtle Lives Matter

Credit: Edward Barham

Edward Barham of Virginia stands up for what he thinks is right.

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Dyeing For Attention

Credit: Janice Rice

Grumpy yarns to condemn this outrageous act.

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What a Fright

Credit: Jeff Minnich

This ugly specimen sits at the entrance to a Georgia cemetary.

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A Limb is a Limb

Credit: Lynn Case

Do the surgeons at this medical center practice amputation on the trees?

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11th Commandment

Credit: Marks Family

The 11th Commandment: Don't do this!

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Drive By Pruning

Credit: Nancie Stover-Nicholson

This reminds Grumpy of a Mafia hit job.

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Make America Crepe Again

Credit: Robby Winkelman

Grumpy thinks this one is gonna be YUGE.

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Brilliant and Bizarre

Credit: Taylor Williams

Grumpy is not even sure what is going on here.

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Dead End

Credit: Taylor Williams

The sign says it all.

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