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 ...
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: How necessary is it to cut the old flowers off the blooming lilac when some of them are awfully hard to reach? A: It all depends on how much you object to looking at faded flowers and seedpods.
Our in-depth guide to plants to prune in July, including early-flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals in flower beds, ...
June is a busy month in the garden. Keep reading for the top plants you should prune in June for a better summer display.