A few weeks ago, we ran an item about keeping lilacs from wilting in the vase, which they tend to do all too promptly. The tip, which involves removing the water-thirsty leaves from cut stems, has ...

It's no secret that Martha Stewart has inspired a generation of green-thumbed gardeners and homemakers. This week, she showcased some of her most beautiful blooms to date – cut fresh from her farm in ...

Pruning lilacs in fall can ruin next year’s blooms since flower buds form from late summer to early fall. The best time to prune lilacs is right after spring flowering—within about six weeks—to shape ...

Lilacs are fleeting — they bloom once a year, for a scant time, and trying to bring their essence indoors is frustrating — they are quick to wilt in the vase. But all this makes lilac lovers even more ...