One of the signature indicators of spring is the gently wafting scent of the common lilac (syringa vulgaris). I look forward to daily checking my mail because of the lilac bush by the mailbox. It is ...

Lilacs are currently losing their leaves due to a disease called lilac leaf blight, caused by the fungus Pseudocercospora spp. Common throughout Vermont and the Northeast region, this disease also ...

Lilacs (Syringa vulgar is) can be stunning in early summer when in full bloom, but this time of year they tend to look a bit worn out. There are three common problems that can impact the health of ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — It’s been a wet year for most of us and that tends to lead to fungal issues in the garden. We’ve seen several complaints of lilac blight on the Grow with Kare Facebook Page. And ...

If your lilacs are looking rough right now, it is probably lilac leaf spot, a relatively new fungal disease in Minnesota. Symptoms typically appear from July to September. Leaves turn yellow, then ...