more... > Parishes > Washington > Horticulture > Around the Yard - Crape Myrtles If your crape myrtles have a white powdery substance on the foliage, it is called powdery mildew. Fruit Crops are Good Producers in our Parish [Image: Mayhaw] The production of a variety of fruit crops is very popular for growing in our parish. Look at the sequence of the crops grown and the economic impact they have on our parish's economy. HOT! HOT! HOT! As of this writing we have not had rainfall for more than a month. Maybe by this weekend we will receive some rain. Around in the Yard: Winterize Lawn Winterize your lawn now to help toughen the grass for the winter.  more articles... 'Down Home Celebration' - the 95th Year of the Free Fair [Image: catalog.3] The 95th Washington Parish Free Fair is here! Make sure you enjoy the fair by having a safe, family-oriented, fun-filled week of activities. Around the Home Grounds [Image: rose] It's important to complete late-summer pruning of roses. Around the Yard: January-February Follow these steps now to care for your azalea plants and rid yourself of bothersome weeds in your lawn this time of the year.