As May approaches, we find ourselves anticipating the lilacs, their bloom, their aroma, their way of letting us know that spring — real spring — could be here. Oh, we know there won’t be a Lilac ...

Whether it's your garden, border, or patio, a Californian lilac tree is the perfect addition to create a colourful display all year round. It boasts vibrant flowers through the spring and summer and ...

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 ...

Why is my lilac tree so temperamental? Last year, it would not bloom. This year there were 44 blossoms on it. That beats the record of two years ago when it presented 13 blooms. The lilac tree is not ...

Syringa reticulata is native to Japan and is commonly called Japanese tree lilac. Although a lilac, this member of the species is quite different in appearance than those with which gardeners are more ...

Blooming in May-June and again in August-September, this stunning lilac tree is the perfect way to elevate your outdoor space and enjoy bright lavender-purple flowers spread over the entire canopy ...

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 ...

I got an email from one of my readers a couple of weeks ago who has enjoyed my column for a number of years, and she asked me whether she should prune her lilac now and how she should go about pruning ...

The holidays arrive much like an Advent calendar at our house. Each December day opens to a small preparation. Buy the Christmas tree early, they were all cut in early November, why wait? It is ...

We planted this tree 14 years ago when we built our house. It has done very well, even bloomed this year. Now all of sudden it has started to die. I have three other bushes in the area,and they are ...

Q: I planted a lilac tree in my backyard about 10 years ago. The yard is small and relatively shady, although the tree does receive some sun each day. One big Norway maple and a number of smaller ones ...

There's just something about those first few peeks of vibrant color on a bush or tree that signal the official start of warmer seasons. And while, as a gardener, you're spoiled for choice as to what ...