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.
2. Loppers to cut branches 1/2-inch to 1-1/2 inches thick. 3. Pole pruners or a pruning saw to cut branches more than 1-1/2 inches thick. When to Cut. Late winter (right now) is the best time to prune a crepe myrtle, because itâs leafless and you can easily see all of the branches. It also blooms on new growth, so pruning now wonât reduce blooming. In fact, it may increase it.