Lilacs are popular backyard shrubs renowned for their sweet blooms and can be propagated in various ways. It's possible to grow them from cuttings, from suckers, or from seed. One of the reasons ...

There’s something deeply satisfying about snipping off a bit of stem and turning it into a whole new plant. And while summer may be slipping quietly out the side door, don’t pack away your tools just ...

Q: My neighbor asked for a cutting of my lilac bush. I’ve grown other plants from cuttings in the past but have been unsuccessful with the lilac. How should this be done? A: Lilac, Syringa vulgaris, ...

Shrubs like hydrangeas and lilacs can be started from cuttings, but they require some work and a lot of patience. Cuttings can take 8 to 12 weeks to root and several years to reach blooming size.