Lilacs need well-drained soil and lots of sun to thrive. Select a location in your yard that gets a minimum of six hours of ...

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Flowering Shrub of the Year: Scentara ‘Double Blue’ Lilac The very fragrant flowers of Scentara Double Blue Lilac bloom on old wood in the spring. A heavy bloomer, the lilac scent comes from ...

Lilac bushes are popular for their attractive ... Avoid planting lilacs near large trees or shrubs that may compete for nutrients and water. Ensure good air circulation around the plant to prevent ...

Peonies burst into life in spring, marking the beginning of our borders' best months. Dramatic as they are, the big blooms ...

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Where possible, choose shrubs that hold their own during hot summers and cold winters. Chubby sprays of lilac-purple blooms float over the deciduous foliage from early summer to mid-autumn.

The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter ... saucer magnolia, or lilac, it would be best to wait until after flowering to begin pruning. It won’t be the ...

These flowers prefer moist or even occasionally wet soil in a full-sun location. They might need some extra support by ...