Proper crepe myrtle care in Jackson starts with one rule: stop topping your trees. The widespread practice known as “crepe murder,” cutting crepe myrtles back to thick stubs every winter, weakens the tree, ruins its natural shape, produces weak weeping branches, and creates ugly knobs that get worse every year. Done correctly, crepe myrtle pruning […]
Caring for century-old oaks in Jackson requires a different approach. Century Oak Care in Jackson, MS, focuses on preservation, not routine maintenance. These massive specimens need protected root zones, careful pruning, soil aeration, structural support, and constant monitoring of the soil and surroundings around them. The oaks shading Jackson’s historic neighborhoods have stood for generations, […]
Key Takeaways Iconic Status: The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is both the state tree and state flower of Mississippi. Structural Needs: These trees require vast space; their root systems are shallow but wide-reaching. Pest Awareness: Magnolia scale and leaf spot are common issues in the humid Central Mississippi climate. Proper Pruning: Prune only after blooming […]
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