Every year and without fail, the lilacs bloom to reassure us that summer is coming. A fragrant flower, New Hampshire residents can enjoy them for only a couple weeks. The robust flower historically ...

It’s late May and that means the beautiful -- although fleeting -- bloom time of lilacs. On a recent walk around my neighborhood, I was taken aback by the diversity of colors and fragrances these ...

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 ...

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 ...

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Dear Harvey, I planted a "Miss Kim" lilac three years ago because it was recommended as the best lilac for our area. I must say that I am very disappointed in the fragrance of ...

All across the region this year, lilacs were affected by a fungal disease called pseudocercospora, which got its start during last year’s wet weather, with a repeat performance this summer. Leaves ...

A: When depends on the growth stage of the plants you ultimately buy. If the plants are dormant - either potted or bare root - they safely can be planted as soon as you can get into the ground. A mild ...