Gardening

If you’re looking for a beautiful shrub with incredible fragrance and classic spring blooms, lilacs are one of the best choices for your yard. Lilacs are hardy, long-lived shrubs that reward gardeners with gorgeous flowers year after year when planted in the right spot. The good news? Lilacs are easier to grow than many people…

Lilacs are one of the most loved signs of spring. Their fragrant flowers and classic cottage-garden beauty make many gardeners eagerly wait for bloom season each year. Most lilacs bloom in spring, usually from late April through early June, depending on your climate, variety, and weather conditions. If you want a longer lilac season, understanding…

Yes—common lilac blossoms are edible and can be used in a variety of beautiful spring recipes. Lilacs are best known for their fragrance, but their flowers can also add a delicate floral flavor to drinks, desserts, syrups, jellies, and baked goods. If you love seasonal edible flowers, lilacs are one of the prettiest to experiment…

Growing lilacs in containers can be a great way to enjoy their lovely scent and beautiful flowers, even if you don’t have a big garden. The key to grow lilacs in containers is choosing the right pot, using good Growing lilacs in containers is a wonderful way to enjoy their fragrance and spring blooms—even if…

Deadheading lilacs is one of the easiest ways to keep your shrubs looking tidy and help encourage stronger blooms next year. When you remove faded flower clusters, the plant can focus its energy on healthy growth instead of making seeds. It also improves the appearance of your lilac bush during summer. Best of all, it…