Q.Lilacs
My older lilacs have no buds. What should I do for them?

Alisma
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on April 18, 2017
As this article explains, older lilacs can have a decline in blooms because lilacs bloom better on younger wood. You may be able to promote more flower bud growth in the future by pruning to promote more growth of new wood:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-bush-not-blooming.htm
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