How Do You Grow Crape Myrtles In North Texas?
Crape myrtles are a beautiful addition to your landscape. With various sizes, colors and bountiful blooms, you will draw several second glances when people pass by your lawn. Growing crape myrtles in North Texas requires some special care and techniques. Follow these steps for beautiful crape myrtles in your North Texas landscape. Choose a location in your landscape that receives at least eight hours of direct sunlight. Ensure that the location for your crape myrtle has good drainage and air circulation. Prepare your flower bed with at least three to six inches of organic matter, such as compost and mulch. Decide what type of crape myrtle you want to plant. Crape myrtles come in various sizes of trees and shrubs, multiple colors and different seasons of bloom. Plant your crape myrtle. Trees do well in the lawn. Shrubs generally need better drainage than trees, so they are best planted in the flower bed. Fertilize your crape myrtle three to four times a year. As crape myrtle trees becom
