Backyard and Outdoor Living

Autumn foliage plants

1. CREPE MYRTLES

f there was a tree that could be classed as an overachiever, it would be the crepe myrtle. Their crinkly summer flowers, which come in multiple colours including white, purple, red, mauve and pink, last for several months and are a magnet for bees. The smooth bark is also

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