Dear Master Gardener: Can a dwarf Korean lilac be purchased in tree form? Answer: Yes, a dwarf Korean lilac, also known as a Meyer lilac (Syringa meyeri Palibin), is sometimes grafted on a separate ...

Toward the middle to the end of spring the unmistakable scent of lilacs begins to fill the air. A staple of cottage gardens, they have an aura of nostalgia with a sweet scent touched with subtle hints ...

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.

Lilacs are the fragrant stars of any sensory garden with their alluring scent and brilliant flower clusters in various shades of pink, magenta, and purple. It's not surprising, then, that the lilac is ...

A There are several small trees that will work well in a garden. While some of these trees do produce dry seed pods or capsules, they don't bear fleshy fruits. Your choice should be based on how much ...