Begin by removing any dead or diseased wood from your lilac bush. This not only enhances air circulation but also helps ...

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You'll probably be able to renovate a big old shrub instead of removing it and replacing it. Two techniques will get the job done.

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Mountain plants from the Alps to the Himalayas are struggling as climate changes, but the ingenious displays at the Alpine ...

which suffused our winter, is still wafted on the breeze, and the white, cream, yellow, and blue noses of lupins are pushing through the soil. Oleanders will soon be in bud, growing wild by the ...

Winter is not fully done yet ... Specifically they track honeysuckles and lilacs. These are some of the first widespread plants to bud and bloom. Your plants specifically at your house or neighborhood ...

Late winter to early spring is the best time to prune. Make sure you prune before bud break, especially for ... that bloom prior to June 15, such as lilacs, forsythia and flowering cherries.

Here are eight kinds of trees that should not be pruned in spring. Related: 10 Plants You Should Never Prune in Spring Before They Bloom Cutting back trees when they are actively growing in spring can ...