Crepe Myrtle Thinning & Pine Fade: Fertilize Both, Investigate Pine

Crepe Myrtles (15 in row)

Two thinning at ends = likely nutrient depletion after 7 years. Fertilize all:

• 10-10-10 at 1 lb per inch trunk diameter.
• Scatter at drip line; water in.
• Now + spring + mid-summer.
• No "Weed & Feed" (herbicide kills trees).

Ornamental Pine (one of pair fading)

Same site, one fading = likely root issue (girdling root, compaction, pest). Fertilize lightly (handful 10-10-10) as trial. If no response in 4–6 weeks, dig to inspect roots.

Key Insight

Row planting creates competition. End trees often get less water/nutrients from runoff patterns.

Crepe myrtles respond dramatically to fertilizer. Pine needs diagnostics if fertilizer fails.