Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Davis / Getty Images Lilacs should be pruned annually as part of your spring/summer garden maintenance checklist. If your ...

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Most plants need pruning in winter or spring, but these popular perennials need a midsummer trim if they're to flower and ...

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 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 ...

I’m not sure how to prune them. Some are sparse in the middle, but the tops have better branching. Do I need to prune them ...

Q: We have a large tree-form lilac that needs to be trimmed back quite significantly. I can’t trim very far before I cut off a lot of leaves. What’s the best way to do this? Should I be concerned that ...

Lilac blossoms are a sign spring season is well underway, with your garden beginning to put on displays of color and fragrance. The large white, pink, and purple flowers of well-cared-for lilacs, ...