Many gardeners wonder exactly how and when to prune lilacs. Birds & Blooms reader Ken Kuhnen of Machesney Park, Illinois, wrote in asking, “My lilac tree is beautifully shaped, but I need it to ...

Learning how to grow lilac in pots is a good idea if you are looking to elevate container displays in compact yards. While ...

If your tree’s main appeal is the spring flowers, such as flowering crabapple, saucer magnolia, or lilac, it would be best to wait until after flowering to begin pruning. It won’t be the end ...