The Rochester Lilac Festival is less than a month away, and officials say to expect a magnificent bloom this year.

Early white settlers planted Spokane’s first lilac bushes, which thrived in Eastern Washington’s dry environment. In 1912, ...

It’s my favorite time of year—when the spring breeze picks up the heady, ambrosial perfume of our fleeting lilacs. We open all the windows in our house and let our fluffy backyard bushes waft through ...

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 should be pruned annually as part of your spring/summer garden maintenance checklist. If your lilac bush is overgrown, it can withstand more rigorous pruning for rejuvenation. Lilac growth is ...

Any dead wood should be removed, but first make sure the branches are truly dead. Scratch the bark to see if the underlying ...

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 ...

Sky8 gives us a spectacular look at the purple buds at the Ewing Park Lilac Arboretum.

Late spring means lilac season, when its intoxicating scent fills the air. If you want to add this flower to your garden but ...

Learn how to grow and care for lilacs, plus the best varieties, bloom tips, and how to keep your lilac bushes thriving for ...

Pruning at the wrong time can cut off next season's growth. Many plants benefit from some type of pruning, whether it's a conservative reshaping or a harder cut to rejuvenate. One plant that benefits ...