Discover how to grow lilac, Syringa, and you can enjoy clusters of fragrant blooms in mauve, pink, purple, or white in the springtime. Meet their simple needs and lilacs are easy to care for, ...

Lilacs are such a bright spot in spring, serving as a reminder to us that warmer days are ahead. If you are approaching a garden or neighborhood with blooming lilacs, you’re sure to smell them before ...

Q: We moved to another house and there was supposed to be asparagus planted along part of the yard. So far none has come up this spring. Does this mean that the asparagus plants are dead? Q: How do I ...

Lilac bushes are not only fragrant, but they also add interest and color to any landscape, re-blooming year after year. Known as some of the hardiest shrubs around ...

Q: When and how should lilac bushes be trimmed? I have a few lilacs that are 12 feet tall. I’d like to cut them back a bit because they look out of control. I’d like to achieve the most flowers. A: ...

Q: Around seven years ago I was given a lilac plant, which I planted in our back yard. It gets several hours of direct sun each day. The leaves have always had a healthy green with no mold. It is now ...

If you grow lilacs in your landscape, chances are that you are enjoying that heavenly fragrance that lilacs are known for. Lilacs ( Syringa vulgaris) are one of the most popular deciduous shrubs ...

Lilac bushes are the stars of the show for a few fleeting weeks in late spring, but if you choose the right variety and care for them properly they can play their part in the summer garden too. All ...

“In the dooryard fronting an old farm-house near the white-wash’d palings, stands the lilac-bush tall-growing with heart-shaped leaves of rich green, With many a pointed blossom rising delicate, with ...

Many plants benefit from some type of pruning, whether it's a conservative reshaping or a harder cut to rejuvenate. One plant that benefits greatly from pruning is the lilac shrub. Over time, lilacs ...

I have two lilac bushes that are 4 years old. Usually, they survive the winters in Northeast Ohio without any problems. However, this past winter was very harsh, and my lilac bushes did not do well.