Q. Last summer, we planted two small lilac bushes. Having grown up with lots of lilacs, I'm delighted to have them again. Some I have seen are more leaves than flowers in the spring while some are ...

Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'): Compact, suitable for small spaces, and highly fragrant. Understanding these varieties helps you choose the best fit for your garden. History and ...

If you see bare soil or grass, however, it is a good idea to mulch with small to medium bark chips or, best of all, leaves. Finally, there is a good chance your lilac will get hit by a powdery mildew.

A restricted root system prevents the lilac bush from taking up enough phosphorus in order to bloom. Restricted root systems can be caused by overly wet ground, container grown plants in too small ...

Fall-planted shrubs have adequate time to put down a good root system before the ... Small, lilac-blue, purple or white flowers late spring to fall followed by yellow berries; to 8 or more ...

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.