Lilacs are the fragrant stars of any sensory garden with their alluring scent and brilliant flower clusters in various shades of pink, magenta, and purple. It's not surprising, then, that the lilac is ...

Late spring means lilac season, when its intoxicating scent fills the air. If you want to add this flower to your garden but ...

If you grow lilacs in your landscape, chances are that you are enjoying that heavenly fragrance that lilacs are known for. Lilacs ( Syringa vulgaris) are one of the most popular deciduous shrubs ...

Although lilacs have been around longer than any of us can remember, plant breeders are still coming up with new varieties. The latest offerings tempt buyers with different colors, sizes and blooming ...

Lilac bushes are not only fragrant, but they also add interest and color to any landscape, re-blooming year after year. Known as some of the hardiest shrubs around ...

Have a gardening question? We will publish gardening questions sent to lqualls@mdn.net or mailed to the Midland Daily News, Ask the Midland County Master Gardener, 124 S. McDonald St., Midland, MI ...

What is it about a lilac in full bloom that so touches the heart? The poet and essayist Walt Whitman called this woody plant's intensely perfumed flowers and heart-shaped leaves "a miracle", the ...

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Dear Harvey, I planted a "Miss Kim" lilac three years ago because it was recommended as the best lilac for our area. I must say that I am very disappointed in the fragrance of ...

Learn how to grow and care for lilacs, plus the best varieties, bloom tips, and how to keep your lilac bushes thriving for years.

Lilacs were introduced to the island 150 years ago, now there will be more than 250 kinds of the familiarly fragrant flower all over town and along trails. This year, festival organizers are planning ...