When my husband Daniel gave me a tiny lilac bush for our first wedding anniversary, he apologized because he thought it was not much of a gift.

Q My lilac tree, planted two years ago, has yet to blossom. It is about four feet high and very healthy, and though it seems to get full sun for a fair bit of the day, it is planted under large tulip ...

The Japanese lilac (Syringa reticulata) is a tree-form lilac known for its decorative white flower clusters, which bloom in early summer on its upright, rounded shape. As a mid-size, deciduous member ...

Improve your garden with this practical gardening compilation featuring tips on creating beautiful flower beds with varying ...

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 ...

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 ...

It seems lilacs always have been in one part of my mother’s garden as it was with my grandmother. Most of the time you really don’t think much of the things that normally are a part of your life. I ...

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 ...

Lilacs are famous for their intense fragrance and beautiful colors, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and tourists. Warmer temperatures mean earlier blooms for these spring favorites. New research ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Three new lilac trees were recently planted at Chief Garry Park near the center ball field. Spokane Urban Forestry said these trees will provide shade for spectators while enhancing ...