Lilac lovers eagerly await the pink, lavender and white blossoms of spring. But an outbreak of lilac blight can quickly turn that joy into disappointment. Cool, wet springs favor development of lilac ...

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 ...

This week learn about lilac disease & look at some sedge alternatives for turf. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll show you a disease of lilacs and what you can do about it and take a look at some ...

One of the signature indicators of spring is the gently wafting scent of the common lilac (syringa vulgaris). I look forward to daily checking my mail because of the lilac bush by the mailbox. It is ...

This reblooming shrub brings color to the garden in mid to late spring. Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta Lilac lovers often feel that the lilac bloom cycle is just too short. Lilac bushes bloom for about ...