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 ...

For such a long time I have known and loved the ivory silk lilac tree. One was planted outside the secretary’s office at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, right after the new office opened sometime ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pruning at the wrong time can cut off next season's growth. Many plants benefit from some type of pruning, whether it's a conservative reshaping or a harder cut to rejuvenate. One plant that benefits ...

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 ...

It's the season for lilac and crabapple blossoms, and Des Moines has two options for those looking to take in the beauty — and fragrance — of the trees and bushes. But plan visits soon to the Lilac ...

OSWEGO, NY — Cones currently mark where there used to be trees along West First Street in the city of Oswego. The trees that used to stand along the street were taken down last week as part of the ...

Amazingly, it’s May and somehow we are on the brink of summer, a time when flowers — and flower shows — are blooming profusely around Southern California. If you don’t mind a little drive, take a day ...

Lilac flowers don't need all that much attention to thrive, but if you want o help improve their soil, consider mixing in ...

Many plants benefit from some type of pruning, whether it's a conservative reshaping or a harder cut to rejuvenate. One plant that benefits greatly from pruning is the lilac shrub. Over time, lilacs ...