If you grow lilacs in your landscape, chances are that you are enjoying that heavenly fragrance that lilacs are known for. Lilacs ( Syringa vulgaris) are one of the most popular deciduous shrubs ...

Although lilacs have been around longer than any of us can remember, plant breeders are still coming up with new varieties. The latest offerings tempt buyers with different colors, sizes and blooming ...

Learning how to grow lilac in pots is a good idea if you are looking to elevate container displays in compact yards. While you might think lilacs are out of reach - as they can grow upwards of 25 feet ...

MANY PEOPLE LOVE lilac trees, mostly for their scent. However, if you don’t get the right variety and care for it properly, growing a lilac can be a frustrating experience. In the first place, not all ...

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 ...

Lilacs are only in flower for a few weeks a year but they have inspired great art, music and literature. Van Gogh and Monet painted them, singer-songwriter Nick Drake sang about the ‘lilac time’, and ...