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.
Pruning Crape Myrtle Trees. Crape Myrtle trees require very little pruning. They do not need to be cut back by chopping off the tops of the tree as shown in image on the left. If the tree is cut back to the same height every year, topping can cause large knuckles to form. Pruning Crape Myrtle Trees severely or hard can induce excess vegetation growth such as sprouting at the base, and fewer flowers. Light pruning is recommended by the Florida Cooperative Extension Service.