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  1. Wit and Wisdom. To improve the flowering of lilacs, keep the grass from growing around them. A 16- to 24-inch circle of landscape cloth placed around the bushes and covered with bark or stone will keep the grass down. Force a winter bouquet from cut branches of lilac. Bruise the cut ends and set them in water.

  2. May 13, 2024 · Lilac bushes tend to spread through off shoots that grow from the base of the plant. If you want to propagate a new lilac bush, dig up a shoot while making sure to keep the roots intact. Sever it from the main plant and replant it in a new location. This will keep the bush from unwanted spread and also create a new plant to care for.

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  3. Syringa vulgaris, the lilac or common lilac, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to the Balkan Peninsula, where it grows on rocky hills. [1] [2] [3] Grown in spring for its scented flowers, this large shrub or small tree is widely cultivated and has been naturalized in parts of Europe, Asia and North America.

  4. Set your Lilac in the planting hole and add additional rich soil to cover the crown, mounding the lilac very slightly. Space your Lilacs 5-15 feet apart (150-450 cm), depending on the variety. Water well around the plant after planting. Spread mulch around the plant to keep moisture in and weeds out.

  5. Jun 6, 2024 · Lilac can be planted in the spring or fall, which is preferable because the warm soil encourages more root growth. Dig a hole at least twice the diameter of the nursery container and about 3 inches deeper. Place the root ball in the hole and spread out the roots. Backfill with the original soil.

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    • Lilac Shrubs
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  6. Oct 1, 2023 · If your lilac’s roots are enclosed in a wire cage, it can remain in place while planting. Make sure you’ve exposed the top 12 inches of your root ball. Plant in a hole that is just as deep and 2-3 times as wide as your root ball. Make sure the top of your root ball sits a couple of inches above soil level.

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  8. Sep 6, 2021 · Top tip for growing a lilac tree: Spread a 3” or 4” (7.5 – 10 cm) layer of mulch around the root area to help keep the ground moist and prevent weeds from growing. Fertilizing Lilac Trees. You can fertilize a lilac tree in the second or third year after planting with a balanced tree fertilizer. Use a tree or shrub fertilizer with an NPK ...

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