It’s the largest and most historic festival on Mackinac Island, according to the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.

More than 250 varieties of lilacs bloom on Mackinac Island. Photo courtesy of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.

The gardening expert has shared the plants that should be pruned in June, including lilacs, azaleas, roses, wisteria and ...

"Pruning lilacs improves their shape, encourages stronger blooming, prevents overgrowth, and keeps plants healthy by removing dead or diseased wood," says Kelly Funk, president of Jackson & Perkins.

Welcome to the Idyllwild Lilac Garden, some 100 miles east of Los Angeles where thousands of shades between purple and pink glimmer in the sunshine of a garden in peak bloom. The lilacs may seem ...

This time of the year, you might be feeling a bit of plant envy looking around at all of the flowering trees and shrubs — and the lilacs could be at the top of your list. Full disclosure on my ...

What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives. Light pruning of dead or damaged lilac branches should be done right after flowering finishes ...

Answer: Lilacs, spirea and other spring blooming shrubs must be pruned soon after they bloom up until about the end of July.

With its famous lilacs in bloom, Mackinac Island is preparing to welcome visitors for 10 days celebrating the fragrant flowers that grow throughout the downtown area. The Mackinac Island Lilac ...