Lilacs have not been called “the mother of memory” without good reason: Their evocative aroma, one of the sweetest in the garden, brings with it the uncanny gift of recall. The first hi… ...

Fall is an ideal time to plant lilac bushes, as doing so when the weather is mild - not too hot, but not too cold - will help your plants establish roots before winter sets in. Come spring, your ...

Lilac. The same goes for lilac: Pruning it in the fall means cutting off next spring’s blooms. According to SanSone, lilac shrubs shouldn’t really be trimmed at all, unless you’re cutting ...

The sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring. If you’d like to have that splendor in your yard, be careful… ...

May 13—Ceanothus is a diverse group of shrubs called by the common nicknames "Wild lilac" and "California lilac", since the majority of species are native to California. It's easy to find a spot ...

Lilacs evoke the sweet smell of spring. These shrubs were brought to this country in the 17th century called Blew (blue) Pipeflower, for its hollow stems, and grown in English gardens according to … ...

There are 12 species within the lilac, or Syringa, plant family, most of which can be grown from US hardiness zone 3 to US hardiness zone 7, with a preference for sunshine and well-draining soil.

Persian lilac grows to 6 feet tall and is wide with many clusters of fragrant, pale violet flowers. Once they begin blooming, prune yearly for the best flower production. To keep it in a pot, you ...

Question: What is purple and fragrant, blooms in May and makes people’s eyes fill with tears and hearts swell with nostalgia? Answer: Lilacs, of course. Few folks in the Northeast ...