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Lilacs are known for their intoxicating fragrance and cone-shaped clusters of small blooms ranging… More
...bloomer and a sign of spring in many areas is the lilac. lilacs are… More
Lilacs are old-fashioned shrubs that signal the arrival of spring to many gardeners. Once… More
Blooming lilac trees, with their long panicles of fragrant purple flowers, are for many… More
Most white varieties of lilacs are selected from the common lilac variety Syringa vulgaris.… More
... referred to as the "Language of Flowers." Purple lilacs represented the first emotions… More
lilacs are ornamental trees, prized for their attractive fragrant blossoms. Although lilac blossoms may… More
Part of the beauty of lilac plants is their lasting strength and ease of… More
Lilac bushes are an old garden favorite for their early spring blooms and sweet,… More
Lilacs are beautiful ornamental bushes and, when healthy, add an air of whimsy and… More
When you grow lilacs in your landscape, the lavender blooms are often one of… More
lilac tree, or the Japanese tree lilac (Syringa reticulata), is an attractive deciduous tree… More
A favorite spring bloomer, lilacs can be timed to bloom from early spring to… More
Pruning lilacs every year is essential if you want a perfectly-shaped tree. Some grow… More
Fragrant, spring-blooming lilacs are a sentimental garden favorite. According to Ross Penhaligon, horticulturist with… More
...lds of spring is the much anticipated blooming of lilacs. Copious mounds of purple,… More
... deliciously fragrant moments in spring is when a lilac bursts into bloom. The… More
Lilacs are one of the world's most beautiful and fragrant plants. A member of… More
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Lilacs are one of the world's most beautiful and fragrant plants. A member of… More
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Find trees, shrubs and plants by joining a garden club or checking on www.craigslist.com. Find… More
Pruning a lilac bush involves chopping down each branch one third down to make room… More
Plants are cloned when they produce extra bulbs or when they send off shoots with… More
Trees move by being pushed by the wind, growing up toward the sun or by… More
Lilacs should be pruned after they're done blooming and then trimmed down to eliminate one… More
When pruning lilac bushes, make sure to trim back the deadwood after the plant is… More
To stop a tree from growing, try pruning it back one third every fall, but… More
Any lilac or bush is a good perennial plant to prune when they get lanky.… More
Lavender stoechas is a subspecies of lavender that is distinguished by its butterfly wing shape.… More
There are many different types of plants that can be used on different landscapes, such… More
...ng fences, and bamboo, camellias, arborvitaes and lilacs make wonderful, dense privacy plants. Create a… More
Trimming lilac bushes is similar to trimming fruit trees, as it is best to prune… More
Pruning a lilac tree is similar to pruning any other fruit tree, which requires thinning… More
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... a bunch of other things...I just put in my first lilac (dark purple flowers). It is already a good sized shrub (about 4 1/2 - 5') and currently has flowers on it (was blooming when we bought it). When do I prune it so that it will leaf… More
I have 3 Ludwig Von Spaeth lilacs that I bought for a possible privacy hedge. the problem is they are only about 2 ft. tall at the moment. The information about them says the have a moderate growth rate. I can't find anything that tells me what that means. Does… More
...'t drown The garden is very green & lush. The Lilacs are almost out in full bloom. More
...dest first) after they flower? I am talking about lilacs and a honeysuckle specifically. More
...is garden, my Granpa pointed downhill towards the lilacs.He said "when the lilacs start blooming,tis safe to plant the maters". I have used this tip all my life and it never failed.… More
ok so acouple weeks ago i needed ta chop some of the mint in our pots --it loves this area-- i decided ta toss some in this vase my mom has with water i really dont know if she likes it oir not lol well now like 2 weeks later… More
I transplanted all these lilac bushes three seasons ago, the leaves look good and healthy but they have never bloomed. This pic was taken just a few moments ago. Thanks John More
... has chewed the bark off the bottom of some of my lilac bush and that part is dying.:( Is there anything I can do to save it? More
Any other mountain gardeners out there? Like 7000' and higher? I'm at 8300' with lots of pines and aspens :) and scrub oak and rocks :( :( The thing I have a problem with is identifying what will and will not work at this altitude. That seems to affect the… More
...e in Upstate New York I am shocked to see that my lilacs are beginning to bud, as are my pussy willow trees. The birds are coming out, Cardinals, Eagles , etc.... The days have gotten up to the 40's but nights are still in the teens. How can this… More
...ow the name of this purple tree? It's a beautiful lilac color, almost the same as lilacs.. I'm thinking it may be an American Eastern Rosebud (I'm in Michigan). It's branches grow in all different directions and not straight up like a normal tree. I would really like to… More
I would love to plant lilacs but don't know much about them. I live in Northern Indiana and I know they thrive here. Are there any that will bloom the first year, or do I have to wait 2 or 3 years to see flowers? I'd really love 'instant' lilacs. More
...n looking for a couple of years, but I can't find lilacs at the nurseries. My neighbor said that I can propogate off her bush, but I don't know how to propogate lilacs. Does anyone else know? Thanks. More
I just have to tell everyone . My Lilacs are near full bloom and are smelling Sooooo nice :D When I got out of the truck yesterday late afternoon. The smell filled the air... Just in time for the big Lilac time celabration & parade in the town of Lisbon… More
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My co-worker has a lilac tree for about 6 years. It has beautiful leaves, and looks to be healthy. It gets partial sun, and is in average soil. But her problem is that it has never bloomed. Anyone know why this might happen? More
Any suggestions on how to get a lilac to bloom profusely? The lilac bush in question is quite old; it belonged to an old mountain cabin that my wife and I bought and was quite overgrown when we found it. The first year after clearing around it, it produced a… More
Last year a friend gave me 3 small lilac shrubs. I think they were immature and they didnt flower at all. Anyway tis the season for lilacs and again I have no flowers. How many years does it take before you can expect flowers? The trees are about 4-5 feet… More
My in-laws are both in scooters now and unable to care for their garden/yard like they used to. It has gone wild for about three years now but I have finally talked them into letting me clean it up and maintain it for them. I have most of the lean… More
I've always been sentimental about Lilacs. Growing up in New York, I always had Lilacs in bloom for my birthday in May. My mother would cut a bouquet for every room in the house and their scent would fill the air. Lilacs bloom a month earlier in Oregon, and mine… More
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