Pruning Lilac

Question

My Lilacs are done blooming but the trees and bush looks terrible – almost like dead branches! And I want to hack it down. . . but don’t want to kill it. What should I do and when? Thank you so much for your time and help!!!

Answer 1

Hopefully, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/pruning-lilac-bushes-when-to-trim-lilac-bushes.htm