Bark Lice are not actually lice; they are beneficial insects that appear in compact gatherings on the trunks of crepe myrtles and live oaks from May to July. They are harmless to the humans and trees; they actually clean the tree of debris on their bark. So, if you see them on your trees, take a moment to observe and appreciate their "herding" nature and then leave them to continue doing their good work. https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-health/insects/bark-lice/ #beneficialinsects (fb)

Finally! A crop we can plant in the summer - sweet potatoes! It will be 3 to 4 months before you can harvest them but, in the mean time, they grow beautiful flowering vines. Clink on the link for more information. https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/vegetable/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2010/10/EHT-026-Easy-Gardening-Sweet-Potatoes.pdf #mastergardener #veggies (fb)