Lilacs evoke the feelings of grandeur and nostalgia of days gone by, plus they’re just down right pretty, smell good and are easy to grow. Plant a lilac bush or two in your landscape and enjoy them for years with these planting and growing tips. When To Plant Lilacs Start with lilac bushes suited for ...
Lilac bushes come in many sizes and colors. They can range in size from about 3 feet tall up to 30 feet tall. These bushes will bloom for only a couple of weeks each year, usually in the Spring of the year, but there are some varieties that will bloom during the Summer. Since there ...
Spring is around the corner, and the scent of lilacs soon will be in the air if you add them to your garden. Lilac bushes are one of the hardiest bushes, surviving temperatures of 50 degrees below zero. They are also among the easiest to care for and will endure on their own for years ...
If you plan to do some landscaping or if you want to grow some shrubs for privacy around your yard that grow fast, there are a few shrubs that are out there for purchase. If you go to your local garden shop or visit a landscaping business, I am sure they can offer up some ...
I love the spring season when the plants and shrubs bloom. Some flowers are fragrant, while others are just a bright spot in your landscape. Here is a list of some spring blooming shrubs that will grow in zone 4. Here is a list of easy to care for blooming spring shrubs that require little ...
If you’re having a wedding that calls for pink flowers, look no further. This is your fuss-free guide to picking out beautiful pink flowers, uncommon and common, for perfect wedding bouquets or arrangements. Pink is a very versatile color, because it is made by mixing red and white. Anything that complements red or white will ...
As the saying goes, backyard guests are always best, and your landscape should welcome them back time and time again. Low-maintenance shrubs in the backyard are the perfect way to show off your landscaping expertise. Friends and family will never have guessed that your backyard shrubs are so easy to keep and maintain. Choosing the ...
‘Tis a frequently asked question; ‘Why didn’t my lilacs bloom?’. The same question is posed about other spring blooming shrubs like azaleas and forsythias, and the answer is found by asking more questions. Pruning When was the last time you pruned the lilac? Lilacs set their flower buds for next year in summer. If you ...
The soft, sweet scent of lilacs is used the world over to soothe and calm your senses. The scent is used as a sleep aid, is a common ingredient in many popular high quality fragrances, and is often found in many bath and shower products. The flowers themselves boast some of the most effective calming ...