Lilac Lowdown

You just love your lilacs but you are not sure how to take care of them.

Here are a few basic tips for keeping them blooming beautifully.

Lilacs need a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight each day. If they do not receive the direct sun, they will not bloom as well.

Lilacs like to be watered. Make sure to water them well when there has not been much rain. You can add mulch to help preserve moisture.

Only prune your lilacs after they have bloomed in the spring. If you prune them at any other time, you chance trimming off buds that will appear next year.

You do not need to fertilize lilacs. If you feel that you must, you can use a balanced fertilizer once every 2-3 years.

If your plant is not blooming, don't forget that they can take anywhere from 2-5 years to bloom depending on the species.