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 ...

Dear Master Gardener: Can a dwarf Korean lilac be purchased in tree form? Answer: Yes, a dwarf Korean lilac, also known as a Meyer lilac (Syringa meyeri Palibin), is sometimes grafted on a separate ...

What it is: A dwarf hybrid lilac that blooms heavily for about three weeks, starting in mid to late May. Flower cones start out reddish-purple and fade to pink. Like most lilacs, ‘Red Pixie’ is also ...

Q. Last summer, we planted two small lilac bushes. Having grown up with lots of lilacs, I'm delighted to have them again. Some I have seen are more leaves than flowers in the spring while some are ...

Q: I am interested in growing a lilac plant in a pot on my deck. Can lilacs survive the desert heat? What gardening tips can you provide for lilacs? Q: I am interested in growing a lilac plant in a ...

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 ...

Not only are our gardens bursting with color right now, they are also giving off heavenly fragrances that sweep away the last vestiges of winter doldrums and COVID blues. Right now, Spokane’s namesake ...

Lilacs are divine in spring, their perfume drenched panicles smother heart-shaped foliage and epitomise all that’s beautiful and fresh during the season. The European common lilac, Syringa vulgaris ...

Lilac vine is native to Australia, where gardeners like to call it “false sarsaparilla” or “native lilac.” It reminds some of us in the Valley of the wisterias we left behind in our gardens back home.

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, ...