Lilacs are such a bright spot in spring, serving as a reminder to us that warmer days are ahead. If you are approaching a garden or neighborhood with blooming lilacs, you’re sure to smell them before ...

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 ...

Dear Master Gardener: Can a dwarf Korean lilac be purchased in tree form? Answer: Yes, a dwarf Korean lilac, also known as a Meyer lilac (Syringa meyeri Palibin), is sometimes grafted on a separate ...

Late April and early May in the Northwest are high season for all kinds of lilacs. They are coming into full bloom and their heavenly fragrance is enough to put even this cantankerous gardener into a ...

Lilac bushes are not only fragrant, but they also add interest and color to any landscape, re-blooming year after year. Known as some of the hardiest shrubs around ...

Did you know that the life expectancy of lilacs is 350 years or more? Lilacs planted by French missionaries in 1650 on Michigan's Mackinac Island are the oldest surviving lilacs in America. Lilacs not ...

We love our lilacs, but they aren't often considered good companions to other shrubs and perennials in the mixed border, because they grow into large shrubs too difficult to manage in small spaces.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! What a change! The first week of May feels like March. Cool temperatures and rain have dominated our weather the last few days. However, do not give up ...

If there’s one tree known for its scent, it has to be a lilac and the Lilac ‘Palibin’ Standard features in You Garden’s offers this week.