Advice on lilacs, Scotch Broom, pruning olive and one special shrub. Mae asks: What is the difference between a Korean lilac and a French lilac? Answer: Syringa vulgaris, or common lilac, grows up to ...

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 ...

Syringa reticulata is native to Japan and is commonly called Japanese tree lilac. Although a lilac, this member of the species is quite different in appearance than those with which gardeners are more ...

The sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring. If you’d like to have that splendor in your yard, be careful about ...

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 ...

Learning how to grow lilac in pots is a good idea if you are looking to elevate container displays in compact yards. While ...

We planted this tree 14 years ago when we built our house. It has done very well, even bloomed this year. Now all of sudden it has started to die. I have three other bushes in the area,and they are ...

QI have a large maple tree in my back yard with a branch span of maybe 40 feet. It has a fair amount of above-ground roots. Am I safe covering up some of the roots to make the ground even to plant ...

Q: I have a lilac that is covered with some kind of white fungus. It looks like it's been snowed on. I was going to take it out since I've only had one lilac bloom in 3 years. What's wrong with it, ...