Lilac Bushes
Lilac bushes are old-fashioned favorites which excel in ornamental borders, cottage gardens and purple themed plots. Growing lilacs rewards you with intoxicating aromas through spring and summer. Our experts show you how to cultivate one of the most uplifting and abundant flowering shrubs.
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Why Isn't My Lilac Blooming? 6 Common Reasons and Easy FixesIs your lilac all leaves and no flowers? Here are the likely reasons it's not blooming, and how to fix it.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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What to Do With Lilacs After They Finish Blooming in May – 5 Essential Jobs (and the Mistake That Could Cost You Next Year’s Flowers)What you do straight after flowering determines next year’s display – these simple steps help lilacs recover, stay healthy, and produce more blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Transplanting Lilacs at the Right Time, Plus a Step-by-Step Guide for Easy SuccessTransplanting lilac bushes gives you lush blooms in new garden spots. Learn how to time the transplant and care for them for lasting results.
By Tyler Schuster
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How To Propagate Lilacs For More Of Your Favorite Fragrant Shrubs: Easiest & Most Effective MethodsLove lilacs and want to grow more in your garden? Learn how to propagate lilacs and fill your garden with these sweet-smelling spring beauties for free.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Grow Lilacs: Fill Your Garden With Romantic Blooms & Sweet Perfume This SpringA classic garden favorite, the lilac is beloved for its intense fragrance and beautiful blooms. Learn the basics of lilac care for lovely, long-lasting shrubs.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Getting Rid Of Lilac Bushes & Learning How To Get Rid Of Lilac Bushes In The GardenLilac bushes offer fragrant, lacy blossoms in the springtime but can become very invasive. Once you have a lilac in your yard, you won't get rid of it easily.
By Teo Spengler
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Japanese Tree Lilac Problems – Treating Problems In Ivory Silk Lilac TreesGenerally, the problems with Japanese tree lilacs are few and far between, but you?ll want to know about treating problems in Ivory Silk lilac should they arise. The following article can help with that. Click here for more information.
By Teo Spengler
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Lilac Companion Plants – What To Plant With Lilac BushesHowever lovely the flowers are, the lilac shrub's short blooming season can be disappointing. A careful selection of lilac bush companions in the garden can help fill the gap. For tips on what to plant with lilac bushes, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Lilac Phytoplasma Information: Learn About Witches’ Broom In LilacsLilac witches' broom is an unusual growth pattern that causes new shoots to grow in tufts or clusters so that they resemble an old-fashioned broom. The brooms are caused by a disease that often kills the shrub. Click here for details about witches' broom in lilac.
By Jackie Carroll
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Is Lilac A Tree Or A Shrub: Learn About Types Of Lilac Trees And ShrubsIs a lilac a tree or a shrub? It all depends on the variety. Shrub lilacs and bush lilacs are short and compact. Tree lilacs are trickier. Learn more about these differences in the article that follows. Click here for more info.
By Liz Baessler
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No Lilac Scent: Why A Lilac Tree Doesn't Have FragranceIf your lilac tree doesn't have fragrance, you're not alone. Many people are troubled by the fact that some lilac flowers have no smell. Read this article to get reasons for lilac flowers that have no smell.
By Nikki Tilley
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Lilac Root System: Can Foundations Suffer Damage From Lilac RootsThere is nothing like the fragrance of lilac blossoms wafting through an open window, but is it safe to plant lilacs close to your foundation? Read this article to learn about potential risks from lilac roots.
By Jackie Carroll
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Growing Dwarf Lilacs - Learn About Common Dwarf Lilac VarietiesLilacs have an unfortunate tendency to get large and unruly, but new types of dwarf lilac have compact forms. Click here to learn more about them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Japanese Lilac Information: What Is A Japanese Lilac TreeJapanese tree lilac is available as a multi-stemmed shrub or a tree with a single trunk. Both forms have a lovely shape that looks great in shrub borders or as specimens. Find tips for growing them in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Lilac Borer Pests: Learn How To Get Rid Of Lilac BorersAccording to lilac borer information, the larvae of ash borer moths damage not only lilac but also ash trees and privet. If you want more information about lilac ash borer symptoms or tips for managing lilac ash borers, this article will help.
By Teo Spengler
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Winterizing Lilac Shrubs: Tips For Lilac Care In WinterWinter freezes can damage some tender varieties but with a little know how, the plants handle a hard winter beautifully and need little special lilac care in winter. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Lilac Plant History: Learn About The History Of Lilac BushesBy Mary H. Dyer

