What Is a Hernia? If you noticed a sudden pain in the groin or a sensation as if something had torn, you may be right. A hernia is a weakness or tear in the abdominal muscle wall, which normally holds the inner lining of the abdomen and internal organs in place (i.e. inside, where they belong).
When to Prune Crape Myrtles. The best time to prune crape myrtles is in late winter, before they start growing. Avoid pruning in the fall, since pruning can stimulate the growth of sprouts that may be killed by the coming cold weather.
Here's a good article on how to prune Crape Myrtles: http://www.gardenality.com/Articles/344/How-To-Info/Pruning/How-To-Prune-A-Crape-Myrtle/default.html. Note: Crape Myrtles need full sun to perform and bloom at their best. Also, during drought times Crape Myrtles will not bloom as well, if at all. Crape Myrtles can be supplemented with water during drought to stimulate new growth. Crape Myrtles bud on new growth. One other possibility might be that the Crape Myrtles were not planted properly.