We love our lilacs, but they aren't often considered good companions to other shrubs and perennials in the mixed border, because they grow into large shrubs too difficult to manage in small spaces.

Q: Last spring we planted 10 lilac bushes all in a row. It's an open yard with a lot of sun. What I want to know is what we can do in the spring to promote good growth as they are only two feet high ...

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 ...

Not only are our gardens bursting with color right now, they are also giving off heavenly fragrances that sweep away the last vestiges of winter doldrums and COVID blues. Right now, Spokane’s namesake ...

We have lots of questions this week. Going to get right to them! Q: My old-fashioned lilac bush is positively huge, and I didn’t get many blooms this year. Can I cut it back – and if so, how far down?

Dear Master Gardener: Can a dwarf Korean lilac be purchased in tree form? Answer: Yes, a dwarf Korean lilac, also known as a Meyer lilac (Syringa meyeri Palibin), is sometimes grafted on a separate ...

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 ...

It was my mom’s favorite flower. She loved the vibrant colors, the prolific blooms, and especially the far-reaching, sweet fragrance of the lilac. In Michigan, we had cold winters, sunny, warm summers ...

Lilacs have been filling my Instagram feed lately—lilac bushes in full flower, bountiful bouquets of cut lilac stems in the arms of smiling gardeners, and lilac blooms piled high in baskets or ...