Each spring, my grandmother could tell when all danger of frost had passed. She watched her lilac bush. Today, we’d call it an “indicator plant.” Plants use temperature, precipitation and available ...

Learning how to grow lilac in pots is a good idea if you are looking to elevate container displays in compact yards. While ...

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 ...

Lilacs are such a bright spot in spring, serving as a reminder to us that warmer days are ahead. If you are approaching a garden or neighborhood with blooming lilacs, you’re sure to smell them before ...

Lilacs are one of the most recognized and best loved shrubs found in Nebraska landscapes. They are also one example of a plant that performs wonderfully in northern gardens, hardiness zones 3-7 for ...