Caring for crape myrtles can be tough, but it doesn't have to be murderous. Watch to learn how to properly prune crape myrtles from our Horticulturist Ken Akins. ⬇ | City of Tampa

LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kerry Heafner demonstrates how to properly prune a crape myrtle. Avoid crape murder and prune properly! | LSU AgCenter

HOW TO PRUNE A CRAPE MYRTLE! In this video, MSU Extension horticulture specialist Dr. Jeff Wilson shows you the correct way to prune crape myrtle trees! Learn more: http://ow.ly/rhYv30inZhP #MSUext | Mississippi State University Extension Service

In our last video, a lot of you let us know you wanted to actually see how to prune a crape myrtle the right way. Today we’re doing exactly that. Proper pruning makes a huge difference in the shape, health, and blooms of your tree, so we’re walking through what good pruning really looks like. Watch along to see how it should be done. 🌸🪴 #smithsgardentown #crapemyrtle #pruning #northtexasgardening | Smith's Gardentown

6.6K views · 77 reactions | February is a great time to prune crape myrtles, just make sure you don't commit crape murder. This term is used to describe severely cutting back crape myrtle trees. St. Tammany Parish county agent Will Afton discusses proper pruning techniques in this video from Banting's Nursery. | LSU AgCenter | Facebook

150K views · 1.3K reactions | Associate extension agent Kerry Heafner demonstrates how to properly prune a crape myrtle. | LSU AgCenter | Facebook