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Crape Myrtles Near Pool: Manageable with Pruning

Situation

Three mature crape myrtles and a bougainvillea near new pool. Concern about flower/leaf litter.

Advice

If no screen enclosure, prune crape myrtles as flowers fade (summer) to reduce litter. Bougainvillea can be managed similarly. Neighbor trees and insects are bigger pool challenges.

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