Every year and without fail, the lilacs bloom to reassure us that summer is coming. A fragrant flower, New Hampshire residents can enjoy them for only a couple weeks. The robust flower historically ...

Ah, the lovely scent and beauty of the lilac! Many folks who lived on the East Coast wish they could grow them here in California. Most, but not all, lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) require hours of winter ...

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 ...

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 ...

A garden staple in cold-winter regions, lilacs are best known for their flamboyant and typically fragrant flower clusters. And just when you thought we were done with the lilacs for another season, ...

The sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring. If you’d like to have that splendor in your yard, be careful about ...

Many people have cherished memories of time spent in their grandma or great-grandma's garden -- beautiful, sunny days spent on the porch drinking lemonade, eating snap-peas right out of the shell, and ...

Editor’s note: Anna Naeser, a master gardener from Basalt, is The Aspen Times’ new gardening columnist. Visit this space each Sunday during the warm months for tips and thoughts on the joys of ...

Q. As a “misplaced Midwesterner” now living in Riverside County between Corona and Elsinore (along the 15 freeway) I love and miss lilacs. Your article Saturday reminded me how much I miss having ...

A: When depends on the growth stage of the plants you ultimately buy. If the plants are dormant - either potted or bare root - they safely can be planted as soon as you can get into the ground. A mild ...

The lush fragrance of lilacs is one of the delights of spring. Most neighborhoods have a few lilac bushes, covered in late April or early May with clusters of tiny purple flowers shaped like bunches ...