Lilac Bushes
Lilac bushes are old-fashioned favorites which excel in ornamental borders, cottage gardens and purple themed plots. Growing lilacs rewards you with intoxicating aromas through spring and summer. Our experts show you how to cultivate one of the most uplifting and abundant flowering shrubs.
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Treating Common Lilac Problems: What To Do For Pests And Diseases Of Lilac
Lilacs are generally easy-care shrubs in the landscape, but even the easiest plant has a few common pests and diseases. Keep an eye out for these common diseases and your plants will live long and healthy lives. Click this article to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Do Lilacs Transplant Well: Learn How And When To Transplant Lilacs
When you think about relocating a lilac bush, you'll find it much easier to transplant root shoots than to actually move the mature plant. How to transplant a lilac? When to transplant lilacs? Do lilacs transplant well? Click here to find the answers.
By Teo Spengler
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Container Grown Lilacs: Learn How To Grow Lilac In A Pot
Not every gardener has the space or the long-term living situation for big, old, flowering bushes like lilac. If this is your situation, maybe you should try growing lilacs in containers. Learn more about how to grow a lilac in a pot in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Lilac Plant Fertilizer: Learn How And When To Feed A Lilac Bush
Lilacs grow well in sunny locations with slightly alkaline to neutral soil and require little more than occasional pruning and lilac plant fertilizer. Learn how to fertilize lilac shrubs to promote the best and most prolific scented blooms in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Common Lilac Varieties: What Are Different Types Of Lilac Bushes
When you think about lilacs, the first thing that comes to mind is their sweet fragrance. As beautiful as its flowers are, the fragrance is the most cherished attribute. Read this article to find out about the characteristics of the different types of lilac bushes.
By Jackie Carroll
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Peeling Bark On Lilacs: Reasons For Lilac Bark Coming Off Tree
Lilacs make beautiful additions to home landscapes. But what do you do when a lilac is shedding its bark, and what causes this to occur? Find out more in this article. Click here for additional info.
By Jackie Carroll