Lilacs are an icon of spring, blooming in shades from deep purple to pale lavender to white all over the Chicago area. Yet lilac bushes can be monsters. Hardy and resilient, a lilac can live for many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dengarden and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. While you might find yourself preparing to prune some of your ...

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 ...

What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives. Light pruning of dead or damaged lilac branches should be done right after flowering finishes, but there’s an ...

Spread the love“`html Pruning plants is one of the most important aspects of gardening, yet it remains a topic that many beginner gardeners find intimidating. However, understanding the fundamentals ...

In many regions, winter is prime time to head out into your yard and garden with pruning shears in hand. Bare branches on trees and shrubs make it easier to see the whole shape of the plant. Plus ...

Q: I have a group of three lilacs that have become leggy and with little bloom in spring. I assume these to be 25 years old. Can I give these bushes a serious pruning and when should I do it? - ...

April is a good time for pruning shrubs, but you need to do a little reconnaissance before getting out the loppers because when you prune can affect flowering. Homegrown New Hampshire host Emma Erler, ...

These shrubs bloom on old wood, so June pruning encourages plenty of fresh stems that will carry flowers next spring. Remove ...

While you might find yourself preparing to prune some of your garden plants in May, you want to ensure you’re pruning the right ones, as incorrectly doing so (or pruning the wrong plants) might cost ...