In my experience, the easiest way to propagate crape myrtles is through semi-hardwood cuttings. They can also be propagated ...

Will cutting them back stimulate more blooms? A: Regretfully your crape myrtles have been overtaken ... Additional heavy watering would likely lead to root rot and further plant decline.

"If you missed the time range that's best to cut back your crepe myrtles, no worries," remarks Sons. "Lightly prune them in early spring, and avoid any heavy cutting, while focusing on shaping over ...