There are 12 species within the lilac, or Syringa, plant family, most of which can be grown from US hardiness zone 3 to US ...

Magnolia, especially the southern grandiflora species (7-9), is another highly aromatic shrub or tree that puts forth large, ...

Flowering Shrub of the Year: Scentara ‘Double Blue’ Lilac The very fragrant flowers of Scentara Double Blue Lilac bloom on old wood in the spring. A heavy bloomer, the lilac scent comes from ...

"This slow approach avoids shocking the plant while encouraging a full, blooming recovery," says Funk. Right after flowering, cut 1/3 of the plant's oldest stems down to the ground.

Here's how to cut back, trim and shape your shrub for the most extravagant spring display. Now Is the Best Time to Prune Lilacs For Healthier Flowers This Summer—Here's How Skip to main content ...

For about two weeks every spring, my letter carrier, delivery drivers and just about everyone else who walks into my yard comments on the deliciously strong scent emanating from the two lilac shrubs f ...

Japanese tree lilac flowers are large clusters of creamy white. The clean foliage isn’t affected by disease, and the tree has few, if any, insect pests, making it a valuable small-to-medium ...

Add rhododendron, lilac and other shrubs to your yard before they bloom in April and May. Marianne Binetti. Sat, March 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM UTC. 4 min read.

Texas lilac, also known as chaste tree (Vitex), is a beautiful specimen with purple flowers that bloom in midsummer, imparting a delightful scent that wafts through gardens in zones 6-9.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of a popular event on the island, the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. “The festival started in 1949 and we are celebrating 75 years of the festival this year ...

Other lilac varieties that stand out for their scent include Syringa x Josee (zones 2- or 3-9), Syringa vulgaris Krasavitsa Moskvy, also known as Beauty of Moscow (3-7), and Syringa vulgaris ...

Think ahead and plant a grouping of bulbs by the front door in autumn in zones 4-8. Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus), not to be confused with edible garden peas, are annual plants beloved for their ...