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 ...

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 ...

CORVALLIS — The lush fragrance of lilacs defines late spring. These beauties are as durable as they are lovely. They are cold hardy, city-tough and not picky about soil. They make vigorous tall ...

Q: What is this bush with the black berries that's growing right next to some chokecherry trees? - Judy and Tim Hansen, Sabin, Minn. A: Thanks for the chance to discuss one of the most invasive, yet ...

Fall pruning can cut off next season's blooms. Pruning lilacs in fall can ruin next year’s blooms since flower buds form from late summer to early fall. The best time to prune lilacs is right after ...

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: We have a line of several old lilac bushes on the south side of our property along a gravel road. They are more like trees at this point, as some must be at least 15 feet tall and have trunks that ...

Q. We have a lilac bush that is overtaking other plants with its sprouts. We've tried cutting the suckers, covering the area with material and mulch, and using Roundup. How can we solve our problem? 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 ...