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- Q.Can I Apply Organic Fertilizer And Lime To A Lilac Bush At The Same Time Or Should It Be Separately? - It's a 2 yr old bush in partial shade that has had minimal flowering. Should I remove the 2-4 ...
- Q.Lilac Bush Has Never Bloomed - I planted 3 dwarf lilac bushes about 3 years ago. I don't recall the species name. But I ...
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- Q.Pruning Lilacs - The blooms on this bush are at the end of 3 feet long stems. Where do I cut??
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NanceLou on
April 24, 2019
Foxboro, MAQ.can I apply organic fertilizer and lime to a lilac bush at the same time or should it be separately?
It's a 2 yr old bush in partial shade that has had minimal flowering. Should I remove the 2-4 inch of mulch from the base before applying fertilizer?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 24, 2019
Certified ExpertA.If you intend to replace the mulch with fresh mulch then you will remove it. If you intend to keep it in place, then the fertilizer can be applied as a topdressing. Both can be applied at the same time with no worries.
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Anonymous on
May 5, 2019Q.Lilac bush has never bloomed
I planted 3 dwarf lilac bushes about 3 years ago. I don't recall the species name. But I have two others that have bloomed every year. They are all in the same bed. The two that do bloom are different species. I thought it would be pretty to have 3 different species of lilacs. Please advise.
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
May 5, 2019A.As long as your shrubs receive full sun, they will bloom when a year or two older. Make sure they go into winter well-watered. The flower buds are formed in late summer/fall and can suffer winter damage if the shrub is dry when winter hits. Also, there is no need to fertilize but if you do, use a low nitrogen fertilizer. High nitrogen (could be from nearby lawn fertilizer?) encourages leafy growth, not flowers.
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lydiamunro on
May 7, 2019
ukQ.Pruning a lilac bush.
My lilac bush has become tall and straggly, it is in flower now. Should I prune it after flowering? How much do I cut off and where do I cut? The tree is approx. 60 years old. Thanks Lydia
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 7, 2019A.Yes, enjoy the flowers and prune right after your shrub is done flowering.
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Anonymous on
May 13, 2019Q.pruning lilacs
The blooms on this bush are at the end of 3 feet long stems. Where do I cut??
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 14, 2019A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/pruning-lilac-bushes-when-to-trim-lilac-bushes.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 14, 2019Q.ceonothus
I have a ceonothus which we need to move to another part of the garden. What would be the best time to do this, and would it respond ok to being moved ? Thank you.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 15, 2019A.This is a very risky move. Even a very skilled gardener would be risking the speedy death of the plant when moving an established, mature plant. This is not advised, but if you are still going to attempt this then I would recommend doing this when the plant is not actively growing. Still, I would heavily advise against this.
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brin_jCobs2012 on
May 16, 2019
Navarre oh 44662Q.Wild flower bush in my yard
Very small white lilac smelling flower on bush shaped like individual small trumpets Emma’s on branches
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 17, 2019A.It appears to be in the family of Caprifoliaceae. A type of Honeysuckle.
I found this link for you.https://ohioplants.org/families-caprifoliaceae/
I would take a specimen to your County Extension Office to see if they can id the exact species to your region.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-searchThis is a beautiful plant and thank you for sharing!
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crgatrell on
May 19, 2019
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 20, 2019A.High winds can suck the moisture out of leaves leaving the plant stressed.
Make sure you maintain a consistent watering regimen to insure your plant the best success to get rooted into its new home.Was this answer useful?00
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