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- Q.Will Snow On The Mountain Choke Out Lilacs Or Hydrangeas? - I like the looks of the snow on the mountain mixed with the lilacs and hydrangeas, but are they harmful?
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Anonymous on
June 23, 2022Q.Hungarian Lilac Isn’t Blooming, What Can I Do
Hungarian lilac not blooming
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GKH_Susan on
June 29, 2022
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/syringa-josikaea
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-bush-not-blooming.htm
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- Asked by
Mkdowrick on
October 17, 2022
Poplar Grove IL zone 5Q.Can Lilacs Overcome Deer Damage?
My lilacs were at our campground and the deer were feasting on them. They are only about 2 feet tall. I have moved them home and am wondering if they will recover. They have never blossomed
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 17, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Most of the time, they can recover from severe damage if you can keep them from getting more damaged. Here are a couple of articles that will help you with pruning and care:
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Anonymous on
July 25, 2023Q.Can I Prune My Lilac Bush In Late July
I live in south western Nova Scotia,
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luis_pr on
July 25, 2023A.It depends. The best time for pruning lilac bushes is right after their flowering has ceased. This allows new shoots plenty of time to develop the flower buds for the next season (2024) of blooms. Pruning lilacs too late can kill young developing buds and result in no or fewer blooms in 2024.
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dawna on
August 8, 2023
West coast British ColumbiaQ.Advice Wanted For This Lilac
This lilac has been growing sideways ever since we moved in to this property. Would you just saw it off at the base and be done with it or would you do something with it? It is awkward the way it is and if it keeps growing sideways it’s going to block a pathway. If it was upright it might be 5’ tall. The ground around here is mostly rocky and hard so it would be very hard to dig out. Sorry the pictures, aren’t great, it’s in an awkward location. I think I just need someone’s permission to cut it down. Thank you.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 8, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Yes, pruning the whole shrub down to about 6 inches tall can help solve a number of issues that you are dealing with! This should be done in early spring. Here is an article that will help:
This collection of articles will offer more information:
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August 16, 2023Q.Will Snow On The Mountain Choke Out Lilacs Or Hydrangeas?
I like the looks of the snow on the mountain mixed with the lilacs and hydrangeas, but are they harmful?
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GKH_Susan on
August 17, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Snow-on-the-mountain refers to two different groundcovers, both of which can be aggressive. However, I don't think a shrub such as lilac or hydrangea would suffer. Those groundcovers are more likely to overtake annuals or perennials.
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