Q: I have two lilac bushes that have never bloomed. They are several years old and about 3 to 4 feet tall. How do I get them to bloom? — BarbS575, New Mexico A: It would break my heart to have two of ...

Don Kinzler examines the branch of an ornamental crab tree along University Drive in South Fargo on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. When twig bark is scratched, a green cambium layer indicates the twig is ...

Spring-blooming woody plants like lilacs (especially the old, grafted varieties), ornamental cherries, forsythia, crabapples, azaleas and some magnolias set their flower buds for the following year in ...

If a bud is set following environmental stressors — heat or drought — followed by a cold period simulating winter, flower buds may break dormancy and open, according to the University of Minnesota.

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Lilacs are a sign of spring. They typically boom in mid-to-late May in northcentral Wisconsin. Lilacs are among the best-smelling blooms of the entire year and they’re so tough ...

Make plans now to prune spring-flowering shrubs, such as forsythia, lilac, viburnum and flowering quince, after they finish blooming. “We don’t prune these shrubs in winter because we’d be cutting off ...

Highland Park is well known for its impressive springtime lilac blooms, the centerpiece to one of Rochester’s most notable festivals. This year, those lilacs are blooming again, but in the fall. The ...

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (KOLN) - In Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant florets lead the way to two lilac bushes named after a husband and wife from Ogallala. “Right here ...

Lilacs should be pruned annually as part of your spring/summer garden maintenance checklist. If your lilac bush is overgrown, it can withstand more rigorous pruning for rejuvenation. Lilac growth is ...

This time of the year, you might be feeling a bit of plant envy looking around at all of the flowering trees and shrubs — and the lilacs could be at the top of your list. Full disclosure on my opinion ...