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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 ...

Lilac bushes are the stars of the show for a few fleeting weeks in late spring, but if you choose the right variety and care for them properly they can play their part in the summer garden too. All ...

Dear Master Gardener: When I think of lilacs I think of huge, fragrant shrubs at my grandparent's farm. My yard is quite small; are there any lilacs for small gardens? Can lilacs be grown in part ...

We love our lilacs, but they aren't often considered good companions to other shrubs and perennials in the mixed border, because they grow into large shrubs too difficult to manage in small spaces.

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