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.
People lopping the tops of of Crape Myrtles is one of my pet peeves. I don't know where or when this got started... but every new gardener who sees it done on a commercial property or by some other ill-informed gardener thinks it's the correct way to prune them. It's not - Crape Myrtles are trees, not shrubs.