The sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring. If you’d like to have that splendor in your yard, be careful about ...

The lush fragrance of lilacs is one of the delights of spring. Most neighborhoods have a few lilac bushes, covered in late April or early May with clusters of tiny purple flowers shaped like bunches ...

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 ...

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 ...

A height over 6 feet and dense foliage are basic requirements for a privacy hedge. Favorite plants include: -- Yew: Its decent height and dense growth makes it a great evergreen hedge. Some varieties ...

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 may have originated in Eastern Europe and Asia, but they've found their forever home in Minnesota. As one of the first blooms to herald spring, they have a special place in our hearts — and ...

Earlier this year I wrote how there had been reports from other parts of the state about lilac dieback, browning of leaves, etc. I had not had any reports of that locally. Since that time, when ...