Not many flowers have the power to infuse a whole garden with fragrant smells. Some never had the ability, while others lost ...

Lilac bushes, Syringa vulgaris, are native to southern Europe and Asia, thriving in US hardiness zones 3 to 7 and tolerating winter temperatures down to -40°F.

Lilac shrubs might not be the first species that comes to mind when thinking about the best shrubs for containers, but many dwarf varieties can happily grow in pots.

Lilac shrubs and trees are susceptible to certain insects and diseases which cause unwanted damage, according to the Ohio State University's Buckeye Yard and Garden onLine program.

Your lilac bush should respond and fill in with lush, healthy new growth from the base, with more flowers on the lower stems. Once you have your lilac looking good, ...

Your lilac bush should now be rejuvenated and you can expect fresh and full blossoms next season. Today's best Fiskars PowerGear Bypass Lopper deals. $49.99. View Deal. $94.82. View Deal.

2. Harvest blossoms for culinary delights.. With a few bushes in our backyard, my favorite thing to make this time of year is lilac simply syrup—I use it in tea, lemonade, cocktails, even ...

Q: I have two lilac bushes that have never bloomed. They are several years old and about 3 to 4 feet tall. How do I get them to bloom? — BarbS575, New Mexico A: It would break my heart to have ...

COLD SPRING, Minn. — Thin branches — bowing at the weight of lush purple flowers — stretch over 12 feet high in Mike Nistler's "lilac labyrinth." Stepping onto the path between bushes, the ...

She cares for the grounds, home to some 1,000 lilac bushes and trees, all four seasons. In October, Burke and her crew planted 50,000 tulip bulbs.

The festival usually draws around half a million visitors with its rows of lilac bushes, free entertainment, food, and vendors. The 2023 festival will feature over 120 musical performances.