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One of the most common of summer plant diseases is leaf spot, a family of aptly named diseases caused by pathogens that ...

Curb appeal is a huge factor in trying to sell your house. Nurturing the landscape and making it attractive will help your home stand out. Flowering bushes can add color and charm, making your home ...

I received an email from one of our readers who has enjoyed my column for a number of years, and she asked whether she should prune her lilac now and how to do it properly. Lilac has been among one of ...

Lilacs (Syringa spp.) are a popular landscaping bush prized for their clustered flowers and pleasant fragrance. While these plants are best known for their signature light purple blooms, they can also ...

The four seasons that we experience here in Pennsylvania are a special treat. Being a game warden for 34 years, I had many occasions to spend time in Penn's Woods during all four seasons. Although in ...

Lilacs are an icon of spring, blooming in shades from deep purple to pale lavender to white all over the Chicago area. Yet lilac bushes can be monsters. Hardy and resilient, a lilac can live for many ...

Someone told me I should cut my lilac entirely to the ground every 5 years to encourage blooming. Is this right? I wouldn’t recommend this method, since it will take two to three years for the lilac ...