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- Q.Newly Planted Lilacs - I planted 20 small mail-order lilacs as a hedge earlier this spring, 3 1/2 ft apart. They are about 18" ...
- Q.My Lilac Has Never Bloomed - My lilac has never bloomed, why? Planted it 3 years ago, bought from Lowes. Was 3' when purchased, now is ...
- Q.Does Primrose Lilac Bloom In North Hollywood? - I am from Armenia and I had grown many kind of lilacs in my garden. However, I do not know ...
- Q.Lilac Bush Leaf Problem - The leaves are turning brown in the center.
- Q.Lilac Bushes - Can you plant the seeds on a lilac bush and get them to grow into a bush plant? Our bushes ...
- Q.Transplanting Lilac Bush - I have three established lilac bushes I would like to transplant to a different area of the yard. When is ...
- Q.Fertilizer For Lilacs - What to use for fertilizer for Lilacs? I seem to have a problem with three areas of the that will ...
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Anonymous on
June 22, 2015Q.Newly planted lilacs
I planted 20 small mail-order lilacs as a hedge earlier this spring, 3 1/2 ft apart. They are about 18" high, but the leaves seem to be small and withered, hardly any growth. They were planted in a trench with compost mixed in and watered with drip irrigation. The soil is heavy clay, but takes the water well. Comments on growth please.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2015A.Plants have a difficult time growing in clay-like soils, as it can restrict their root growth. I would recommend that you fix the soil around your plants. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htm
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toothful on
June 26, 2015
19053, N of Philadelphia, a bout 5 milesQ.my lilac has never bloomed
My lilac has never bloomed, why? Planted it 3 years ago, bought from Lowes. Was 3' when purchased, now is 5'. No flowers. Neighbors have flowers, but they're like 30 years old.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 27, 2015A.There could be a few reasons and this is a great article that will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-bush-not-blooming.htm
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June 29, 2015Q.Does Primrose Lilac bloom in North Hollywood?
I am from Armenia and I had grown many kind of lilacs in my garden. However, I do not know if it is blooming in this area or not. I want to by yellow Primrose Lilac, but I am not sure if it does bloom here. Please help me with this question. Thank you.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 30, 2015A.This lilac is typically hardy to zones 3-10 and should do fine in your area.
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June 30, 2015
80018Q.Lilac bush leaf problem
The leaves are turning brown in the center.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 30, 2015A.This could be either bacterial blight or leaf spots.
Here is a link that explains both, you can compare the exact descriptions.Clean up any dead material at the base of the plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm
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July 5, 2015Q.lilac bushes
Can you plant the seeds on a lilac bush and get them to grow into a bush plant? Our bushes are loaded with seeds and we wanted to know if we could plant those seeds and get a plant to grow from that. If so, is there a better time to plant the seeds and how to do so?
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Heather on
July 5, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It is possible to plant them from seed but this method will take longer to grow the shrub and years to produce flowering. A much better and easier way of propagating lilac is through cuttings. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
Anonymous on
July 5, 2015Q.transplanting lilac bush
I have three established lilac bushes I would like to transplant to a different area of the yard. When is the best time of year to transplant the lilac bushes?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2015A.Yes. Most transplanting takes place in spring or fall (preferably fall). If you can ensure that the majority of the roots and surrounding soil is lifted and replanted in an area with suitable growing conditions, you'll have a greater chance of success. To reduce shock, trimming may help. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
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July 7, 2015
CTQ.fertilizer for Lilacs
What to use for fertilizer for Lilacs? I seem to have a problem with three areas of the that will not flower.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 8, 2015A.Here is an excellent article that should help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-bush-not-blooming.htm
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