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, ...

Learning how to grow lilac in pots is a good idea if you are looking to elevate container displays in compact yards. While ...

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 ...

This reblooming shrub brings color to the garden in mid to late spring. Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta Lilac lovers often feel that the lilac bloom cycle is just too short. Lilac bushes bloom for about ...

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 ...

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 ...

These fragrant blooms thrive in climates with cooler winters. They need well drained alkaline soil and not too much fertilizer with nitrogen when young. Eleanor A. writes: Why won’t my lilac bloom? I ...

The common lilac is a tough, reliable shrub that may reach a height of 15 to 20 feet. Plants begin forming flower buds in fall, which overwinter then bloom in late spring, which makes pruning a ...

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 ...

Lilacs should be pruned annually as part of your spring/summer garden maintenance checklist. If your lilac bush is overgrown, it can withstand more rigorous pruning for rejuvenation. Lilac growth is ...