Lilacs should be pruned annually as part of your spring/summer garden maintenance checklist. If your lilac bush is overgrown, it can withstand more rigorous pruning for rejuvenation. Lilac growth is ...

Many plants benefit from some type of pruning, whether it's a conservative reshaping or a harder cut to rejuvenate. One plant that benefits greatly from pruning is the lilac shrub. Over time, lilacs ...

The common purple lilac is a tough, reliable shrub that may reach a height of 15 to 20 feet. Unfortunately, as lilacs mature, the shaded lower portions of the shrubs usually lose their leaves. As a ...

Q: I've had a lilac bush for about five years. Last year I cut it back, and it didn't bloom this year. What did I do wrong? A: You probably pruned the bush too late in the season. Lilacs form the next ...

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 about ...

A few days ago an anguished message came from a lady who said her French lilac shrubs were not blooming this year. "They have always bloomed before for years," she said sadly. "And I love lilacs so ...

Can you prune French or Korean lilacs now? I don't know what kind I have, but it's supposed to be little. I prune it every spring, but with all the rain, it has grown way too much for its spot in the ...

Pruning in winter is an important practice for many flowering plants to ensure their bloom in the spring. However, you'll ...

What to Prune in June (and What to Leave Alone) originally appeared on Dengarden. Pruning is a common gardening practice where cutting away certain parts of a plant, such as its branches, buds or ...