Magnolia, especially the southern grandiflora species (7-9), is another highly aromatic shrub or tree that puts forth large, ...

Discover how to grow lilac, Syringa, and you can enjoy clusters of fragrant blooms in mauve, pink, purple, or white in the springtime. Meet their simple needs and lilacs are easy to care for ...

Lilacs can be propagated from cuttings, and placing them in water may seem like an easy way to get them to root. Find out if ...

I look forward to daily checking my mail because of the lilac bush by the mailbox. It is an old bush, planted a few generations ago, and produces an abundance of purple blooms during April and May ...

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.

Don’t plant lilacs too close to the ocean; they should be back a mile or two from the coastline. It’s a day trip from L.A. to visit Parton’s garden but well worth the drive.

We’ve had a warmer March and April compared to the 30-year average, but the lilacs seem to have arrived right on cue this year.. And it’s not too late to plant a lilac bush if you want to give ...