Q: We have a large tree-form lilac that needs to be trimmed back quite significantly. I can’t trim very far before I cut off a lot of leaves. What’s the best way to do this? Should I be concerned that ...

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 ...

Dear Master Gardener: I have an old, overgrown lilac that doesn’t bloom very much anymore. Is there a way to rejuvenate it? Answer: Yes, it’s called renewal pruning — a technique used for older or ...

The sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring. If you’d like to have that splendor in your yard, be careful about ...

Answer: Good news — you can wait even longer. For maximum flowering effect, keep your clippers in their scabbard until after the lilac flowers have senesced (faded). Lilac bushes bear flowers on last ...

Master Gardener Ciscoe Morris is back with us, and this time he's talking all about lilacs! He shares with Amity how to keep these beautiful flowers in great condition so they'll last longer and bloom ...

Dear Master Gardener: I just planted a Bloomerang lilac. Do I need to protect it over the winter since it is newly planted? Answer: Great choice! Bloomerang lilac has a lot of flower power and is a ...