Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the signature indicators of spring is the gently wafting scent of the common lilac (syringa vulgaris). I look forward to ...

Lilacs are currently losing their leaves due to a disease called lilac leaf blight, caused by the fungus Pseudocercospora spp. Common throughout Vermont and the Northeast region, this disease also ...

Lilacs (Syringa vulgar is) can be stunning in early summer when in full bloom, but this time of year they tend to look a bit worn out. There are three common problems that can impact the health of ...

If your lilacs are looking rough right now, it is probably lilac leaf spot, a relatively new fungal disease in Minnesota. Symptoms typically appear from July to September. Leaves turn yellow, then ...

Healthy green buds on an otherwise diseased branch is a hopeful sign this lilac shrub will leaf out normally in the spring.

Lilacs are a tough plant, but they can have their share of issues. I’ve had a variety of questions related to lilac shrubs this summer. One oddity is the sight of lilacs blooming now. While odd, it is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Violet lilac blooms on a lilac shrub Lilacs are popular backyard shrubs renowned for their sweet blooms and can be propagated in ...

Recently I have received a lot of phone calls and e-mails asking, “Why are my lilac leaves turning brown?” This problem was widespread last year, and with the resurgence this summer, it’s worth ...

One of the signature indicators of spring is the gently wafting scent of the common lilac (syringa vulgaris). I look forward to daily checking my mail because of the lilac bush by the mailbox. It is ...

Lilacs are a tough plant, but they can have their share of issues. I’ve had a variety of questions related to lilac shrubs this summer.