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Secure Turf founder Ryan Ray shares landscaping tips for the Mecklenburg area and sometimes speaks about
(and post pictures of) landscaping oddities that he encounters in his travels.


The Mystery of the Myrtles

Crepe Myrtles, or Lagerstroemia is a deciduous and evergreen tree very popular in the South.
While various species and cultivars are able to fill a wide variety of landscape needs, crape myrtles are chiefly famous for their colorful and long-lasting flowers.

In the Southern garden, crepe myrtle trees are beautiful and almost necessary feature in the landscape. As with most trees and shrubs, one of the most questions is “How to prune a crepe myrtle?”

Before going into how to prune crepe myrtle trees, we need to look at if you need to prune you crepe myrtle at all. While pruning crepe myrtle trees is good for helping to keep the tree shaped like you would like it to be, it is not normally necessary to the health of the tree.

Prune crepe myrtle trees when you wish to shape them or if you find the branches are too close together for your taste, but for the most part, you do not need to prune crepe myrtle trees.

 

 

   

We've included a few helpful resources for our customers on the links below.  There a few articles about your landscape and how to care for it as well as a vendors link for some of our preferred local vendors. 

Check back with us periodically as we update the articles to add new information and tips about improving your landscape.

 
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions from our customers about Secure Turf services and processes.
 
Why Doesn't Everyone
Have A Perfect Lawn?
Building and maintaining a perfect lawn takes more than seed and water.
 
Helpful Info And Tips For Secure Turf Customers (Adobe PDF File)
This comprehensive document answers some of the top questions about property maintenance.
 
Preferred Partners and Vendors
Secure Turf is proud to share some of the local vendors and suppliers that help us give customers the best service possible.
 


           
 
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