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.
I have a crape myrtle that needs to be moved (zone 6a) It is currently cut down to 15 inches tall and 25 inches wide (spread of cut shrub, we always cut it back each winter from ~6 feet tall, the actual base is ~10 inches wide, and I know it is quite viable).