Lilacs should be pruned annually as part of your spring/summer garden maintenance checklist. If your lilac bush is overgrown, it can withstand more rigorous pruning for rejuvenation. Lilac growth is ...

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 ...

Dear Master Gardener: I have an old, overgrown lilac that doesn’t bloom very much anymore. Is there a way to rejuvenate it? Answer: Yes, it’s called renewal pruning — a technique used for older or ...

The common lilac is a tough, reliable shrub that may reach a height of 15 to 20 feet. Plants begin forming flower buds in fall, which overwinter then bloom in late spring, which makes pruning a ...

We have lots of questions this week. Going to get right to them! Q: My old-fashioned lilac bush is positively huge, and I didn’t get many blooms this year. Can I cut it back – and if so, how far down?

Horticulturist at Vern Goers Greenhouse, Dan Kosta, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what to do with your ...