I want to transplant famlily heirloom lilac plant from Grady county, Oklahoma to the DFW area, need help as to how, when and suggestions to keep this treasure alive. I have year round access to the old farm. Help me bring this to my home in DFW, I have a very green thumb and know I will put every effort transfering, planting and nurishing this part of family history.I need to have this in my yard
How do I transplant lilac bush from family farm in Oklahoma to my yard in DFW area, treasure needs my backyard
Best to wait till fall to transplant them. In relatively mild winter areas such as Texas %26amp; OK, fall is the preferred time for transplanting shrubs. Prune back the plant hard %26amp; take as large a soil/root ball as possible. Have you considered cuttings? http://magazines.ivillage.com/countryliv...
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortisc...
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publicati...
Many lilacs do not bloom very well in areas with low amount of cold days such as the DFW are.
Good luck.
Reply:LOVE lilacs!! Good for you for trying this. That site that Golden suggested is great -- I just checked it out. Just wanted to emphasize the transplant season should be early spring, before the buds break. This way the shrub is still dormant and will suffer less transplant shock. This is very important!! This from my husband with 25 years experience in major landscape work, including transplating some of the largest trees on the east coast!! Good luck.
Reply:Dig it up in the spring, after it blooms but before June 1st. If the bush isn%26#039;t real big, put the roots in a 5 gallon bucket of water. If it%26#039;s a big bush, you%26#039;re gonna have to dig up a rootball. Once you get the rootball out of the ground, wrap it in burlap. As you are transporting it, check the rootball and make sure it is always moist. When you get the lilac to it%26#039;s new home, dig a big enough hole in the ground for it. If you%26#039;re planting the rootball, make sure there is at leat a foot of space around the ball after it is put in the ground. Make sure the top of the ball is level with the top of the hole. Put a mixture of regular dirt, potting soil, and fertilizer in the hole before you put the lilac in there, then fill around the lilac with the same mixture. Make sure you pull the burlap away from the rootball so that the roots can spread out. Pack down the soil mixture and water very well. Make sure you water it every day for several weeks.
Reply:The lilac sprouts many smaller plant stems as it grows - depending on its age, it can get to be huge. I have a couple, one over thirty years old and over 20 feet high.
The root mass isn%26#039;t particularly deep, but there will be a deep taproot, and the root mass will spread wide.
Start several feet away from the roots, and dig shallow and inward...you%26#039;re going to want to loosen the whole lilac%26#039;s grip on the ground. Eventually, when you get it loose enough, you can gently rock it and take it up. Try not to break off too much of the taproot.
Plant it in a large garbage can with enough dirt to cover the roots completely. Water it well. In the truck, lay it on its side, and brace it so the dirt doesnt fall off the roots too much. Carry some gallon jugs of water.
Stop every couple of hours and water it again. When you get to Dallas, plant it as soon as possible, adding some Miricle Grow to the water.
I love the lilac%26#039;s smell. Enjoy!
Reply:read this: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsc...
good luck.
Reply:Cut around the roots about three feet out. Water. Wait three days. Then cut down and under a bit all around. water. Wait three days. Then prune it back quite a bit, and move it to its new spot. Water frequently and cross your fingers.
Some folks recommend stripping all the leaves off (since shock death is caused by water loss through the leaves. Removing the leaves will reduce dehydration, and trees and shrubs can survive a deleafing)
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Can you clone a lilac bush?
My wife wants a lilac bush and my mother has a huge one at her
house.
Is there any way I can cut a few branches off and get them to
grow and regrow year after year if I planted them?
Can you clone a lilac bush?
u should b able to, u need to get sum root hormone to help the roots start off
Reply:Yeah. I did that. I took a little seedling. It looked like it died but a couple months later it is a pretty and green. it will take a while for it to grow big though. I love lilac. mmm..
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Is there any way I can cut a few branches off and get them to
grow and regrow year after year if I planted them?
Can you clone a lilac bush?
u should b able to, u need to get sum root hormone to help the roots start off
Reply:Yeah. I did that. I took a little seedling. It looked like it died but a couple months later it is a pretty and green. it will take a while for it to grow big though. I love lilac. mmm..
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David's Bridal Victorian lilac satin wedding wrap needed by May 17th!!!?
Does anyone know have a victorian lilac satin wedding wrap they would be willing to sell and ship to Maryland? I need 2 or 3 more of these for my May 17th wedding. Thanks so much!!!!
David%26#039;s Bridal Victorian lilac satin wedding wrap needed by May 17th!!!?
Is there some reason your local David%26#039;s Bridal won%26#039;t order them for you?
What area are you in? Is there more than one Davids within your area? $20 for shipping and handling is outrageous. It%26#039;s not like they have to be overnighted, Your wedding is almost a month away. Sorry I couldn%26#039;t be more help.
Reply:check ebay! they have almost everything!
this might help....not sure.
http://search.ebay.com/Davids-Bridal-Vic...
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David%26#039;s Bridal Victorian lilac satin wedding wrap needed by May 17th!!!?
Is there some reason your local David%26#039;s Bridal won%26#039;t order them for you?
What area are you in? Is there more than one Davids within your area? $20 for shipping and handling is outrageous. It%26#039;s not like they have to be overnighted, Your wedding is almost a month away. Sorry I couldn%26#039;t be more help.
Reply:check ebay! they have almost everything!
this might help....not sure.
http://search.ebay.com/Davids-Bridal-Vic...
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I'm thinking of painting my room lilac and white. what colour curtains should I use? I?
I dont want the curtains to be in lilac. what about white sheers and Ivory colored swags? or should I use lilac swags . Please help me out here....
I%26#039;m thinking of painting my room lilac and white. what colour curtains should I use? I?
A rule of thumb is to stand at the entrance to your room and let your eyes sweep the room. While looking through your room in this manner see what stands out and catches your eyes the most. Is that what you want your eyes to catch?
Do you want your windows to blend in and not stand out?
If you want then to be the focal point of your room that you want to choose colors that will naturally draw your eyes to them. That would be maybe white and a bright contrasting color. Doesn%26#039;t have to be really bright but not dull.
A great contrasting color for shades of purple, lavender, ECT. is yellow. So white curtons with yellow swags would work. You just want a little brightness not a lot unless you like strong attractions. Than bright curtons with a small print on them would be great.
If you want a more blended look and want your windows to flow with the colors and not stand out, you would want to choose flowing colors, that don%26#039;t contrast.
Now the best way to figure this all out before you actually take the steps to do this is to get samples of the colors you are thinking about, or better yet several different varying colors and set them all on your window sill along with the paint colors and step back into your entrance to the room. Look at the colors from that distance and see how well you like them. Change the sample colors and try other samples. This way you can easily find the colors that are right for you and will work best for your taste in color combinations.
Plus looking at the samples from a distance will enable you to see what they will look like together before you actually have to live with them.
Reply:I think that white and lilac sheers would be beautiful together. I wouldn%26#039;t do the ivory, ivory and white don%26#039;t always look good together.
Reply:The lilac and white is a lovely combination. The ivory will not work, as it will appear dingy.
Perhaps white sheers and a soft print swags?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/design/design...
Green is opposite lilac on a color wheel, so a print that has white/lilac/green/yellow will work beautifully. The darker the green the better. Think about the color of the leaves on a lilac plant.
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_bedro...
hope this helps.
Reply:If you do not want the curtains to be lilac- than go with your gut instinct. White sheers would be really pretty. But you could also use this as a chance to add an accent color other than lilac and white. My best advice is to bring painted boards in your color(s) with you when you shop for your curtains and if you own a digital camera- an actual picture of the window. This will help you visualize the finished look better.
Good Luck!
Reply:If you paint the window wall lilac, the white curtains will be pretty. Do not use ivory and white; pick one [ the white will make the ivory look dirty ].
Lilac swags would also look nice with white sheers.
Add tiny bits of plum, and a bit of gold [ brass ] or silver [ chrome ] in lamps, vase or flowerpot, candles, holders, and ornaments.
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I%26#039;m thinking of painting my room lilac and white. what colour curtains should I use? I?
A rule of thumb is to stand at the entrance to your room and let your eyes sweep the room. While looking through your room in this manner see what stands out and catches your eyes the most. Is that what you want your eyes to catch?
Do you want your windows to blend in and not stand out?
If you want then to be the focal point of your room that you want to choose colors that will naturally draw your eyes to them. That would be maybe white and a bright contrasting color. Doesn%26#039;t have to be really bright but not dull.
A great contrasting color for shades of purple, lavender, ECT. is yellow. So white curtons with yellow swags would work. You just want a little brightness not a lot unless you like strong attractions. Than bright curtons with a small print on them would be great.
If you want a more blended look and want your windows to flow with the colors and not stand out, you would want to choose flowing colors, that don%26#039;t contrast.
Now the best way to figure this all out before you actually take the steps to do this is to get samples of the colors you are thinking about, or better yet several different varying colors and set them all on your window sill along with the paint colors and step back into your entrance to the room. Look at the colors from that distance and see how well you like them. Change the sample colors and try other samples. This way you can easily find the colors that are right for you and will work best for your taste in color combinations.
Plus looking at the samples from a distance will enable you to see what they will look like together before you actually have to live with them.
Reply:I think that white and lilac sheers would be beautiful together. I wouldn%26#039;t do the ivory, ivory and white don%26#039;t always look good together.
Reply:The lilac and white is a lovely combination. The ivory will not work, as it will appear dingy.
Perhaps white sheers and a soft print swags?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/design/design...
Green is opposite lilac on a color wheel, so a print that has white/lilac/green/yellow will work beautifully. The darker the green the better. Think about the color of the leaves on a lilac plant.
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_bedro...
hope this helps.
Reply:If you do not want the curtains to be lilac- than go with your gut instinct. White sheers would be really pretty. But you could also use this as a chance to add an accent color other than lilac and white. My best advice is to bring painted boards in your color(s) with you when you shop for your curtains and if you own a digital camera- an actual picture of the window. This will help you visualize the finished look better.
Good Luck!
Reply:If you paint the window wall lilac, the white curtains will be pretty. Do not use ivory and white; pick one [ the white will make the ivory look dirty ].
Lilac swags would also look nice with white sheers.
Add tiny bits of plum, and a bit of gold [ brass ] or silver [ chrome ] in lamps, vase or flowerpot, candles, holders, and ornaments.
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Why does my common lilac have yellow leafs?
Hello,
I have a young commmon lilac plant (three stems out of one plant and about 50cm high). All the leafs are breaking and are turning yellow. I can%26#039;t see any pests on it, no bugs, etc.
Does anyone know what it might be?
Why does my common lilac have yellow leafs?
I wouldn%26#039;t worry too much. It%26#039;s probably down to the crap weather we have had this year. Plants have been very confused with what%26#039;s been happening and a lot of them think that it is now autumn so are getting ready to die back for the winter!
Reply:There is only one thing I can think of and that is you must have used the same watering can that you used for weed killer. The watering can should be rinsed out.
Reply:it could possible be under watered and not getting enough sunlight.
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I have a young commmon lilac plant (three stems out of one plant and about 50cm high). All the leafs are breaking and are turning yellow. I can%26#039;t see any pests on it, no bugs, etc.
Does anyone know what it might be?
Why does my common lilac have yellow leafs?
I wouldn%26#039;t worry too much. It%26#039;s probably down to the crap weather we have had this year. Plants have been very confused with what%26#039;s been happening and a lot of them think that it is now autumn so are getting ready to die back for the winter!
Reply:There is only one thing I can think of and that is you must have used the same watering can that you used for weed killer. The watering can should be rinsed out.
Reply:it could possible be under watered and not getting enough sunlight.
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How do I promote lilac bush re-flowering? When cutting for the flowers how much branch should I cut?
I just bought a house with several large lilac bushes. And I%26#039;ve always loved them. I believe that they re-flower all summer and know enough to know that feeding and cutting the blooms with have an impact upon this, But that%26#039;s about the end of my knowledge, can anyone help?
How do I promote lilac bush re-flowering? When cutting for the flowers how much branch should I cut?
While most lilacs bloom only once a year, there%26#039;s one lilac that flowers heavily in late spring and early summer, then repeats every now and again right through fall %26amp; It is the ....
Josee Lilac.
Why not add this dwarf lilac as a great stand alone specimen? It%26#039;s just 4-6%26#039; tall with a 4-5%26#039; spread (1) Very resistant to mildew . One caution: %26quot;You probably won%26#039;t get summer reblooms in hot climates, but she may have a surprise for you in the cooler fall months!%26quot; (2)This is an ultra-hardy blend of Korean, Littleleaf, and Meyer%26#039;s Lilacs.Growing Zones 4 - 8
To promote reblooming of this lilac, cut all the fragrant lavender-pink blooms you want for bouquets, and deadhead the rest promptly. This will give Josee the signal that you%26#039;re ready for some reblooms. Plant in full sun and provide adequate moisture.
For trimming the Lilac bushes you already have, prune to provide good air circulation (since most Lilacs are prone to powdery mildew disease). Do this right after blooming is over. In addition to branch pruning, cut the dead flowers off when they%26#039;re done blooming. This will prevent the seed from forming and thereby promote more profuse flowering the next spring. Cut back to a leaf node to force it to bush out. (3) (4)
I like this 3-yr plan from helpfulgardener.com. %26quot;Cut suckers and shoots at or near ground level or where it comes out of the main trunk. Leave a few strong and healthy new stalks each year, especially if you are planning to trim back old wood. Trim larger stems from the center of the bush to increase ventilation. It will also afford more room for newer shoots on the outside of the plant to develop. Trim back any branches that stick out from the main bush and are not appealing to you.%26quot; (5)
Another more drastic method for older Lilacs is to %26quot;cut the entire plant back to within 6 to 8 inches of the ground in late winter (March or early April). This severe pruning will induce a large number of shoots to develop during the growing season. In late winter of the following year, select and retain several strong, healthy shoots to form the shrub framework and remove all the others at ground level. Head (cut) back the retained shoots to just above a bud to encourage branching.%26quot; (6) Hope this helps!
Reply:To the third nub.
Reply:They only bloom once a year--then you prune them back in the fall. Make sure it%26#039;s fall tho or they won%26#039;t bloom next year--I made that mistake one year lol.
Reply:Most lilacs only bloom once a year.
Reply:it will only bloom once....early spring! and if it%26#039;s like the rest of us.. it got hit by that bad freeze which caused most lilac bushes to not flower at all! watch what u prune off and only prune once about late spring.. cuz it takes the rest of the year to %26quot;set%26quot; buds for flowers next year.
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How do I promote lilac bush re-flowering? When cutting for the flowers how much branch should I cut?
While most lilacs bloom only once a year, there%26#039;s one lilac that flowers heavily in late spring and early summer, then repeats every now and again right through fall %26amp; It is the ....
Josee Lilac.
Why not add this dwarf lilac as a great stand alone specimen? It%26#039;s just 4-6%26#039; tall with a 4-5%26#039; spread (1) Very resistant to mildew . One caution: %26quot;You probably won%26#039;t get summer reblooms in hot climates, but she may have a surprise for you in the cooler fall months!%26quot; (2)This is an ultra-hardy blend of Korean, Littleleaf, and Meyer%26#039;s Lilacs.Growing Zones 4 - 8
To promote reblooming of this lilac, cut all the fragrant lavender-pink blooms you want for bouquets, and deadhead the rest promptly. This will give Josee the signal that you%26#039;re ready for some reblooms. Plant in full sun and provide adequate moisture.
For trimming the Lilac bushes you already have, prune to provide good air circulation (since most Lilacs are prone to powdery mildew disease). Do this right after blooming is over. In addition to branch pruning, cut the dead flowers off when they%26#039;re done blooming. This will prevent the seed from forming and thereby promote more profuse flowering the next spring. Cut back to a leaf node to force it to bush out. (3) (4)
I like this 3-yr plan from helpfulgardener.com. %26quot;Cut suckers and shoots at or near ground level or where it comes out of the main trunk. Leave a few strong and healthy new stalks each year, especially if you are planning to trim back old wood. Trim larger stems from the center of the bush to increase ventilation. It will also afford more room for newer shoots on the outside of the plant to develop. Trim back any branches that stick out from the main bush and are not appealing to you.%26quot; (5)
Another more drastic method for older Lilacs is to %26quot;cut the entire plant back to within 6 to 8 inches of the ground in late winter (March or early April). This severe pruning will induce a large number of shoots to develop during the growing season. In late winter of the following year, select and retain several strong, healthy shoots to form the shrub framework and remove all the others at ground level. Head (cut) back the retained shoots to just above a bud to encourage branching.%26quot; (6) Hope this helps!
Reply:To the third nub.
Reply:They only bloom once a year--then you prune them back in the fall. Make sure it%26#039;s fall tho or they won%26#039;t bloom next year--I made that mistake one year lol.
Reply:Most lilacs only bloom once a year.
Reply:it will only bloom once....early spring! and if it%26#039;s like the rest of us.. it got hit by that bad freeze which caused most lilac bushes to not flower at all! watch what u prune off and only prune once about late spring.. cuz it takes the rest of the year to %26quot;set%26quot; buds for flowers next year.
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Pruning an overgrown lilac bush?
I have just moved into a new home and have a neglected lilac bush. Small maple shoots are sprouting around it, branches are broken, but still have blooms on the end, the branches are bending from the heavy wieght. I have looked online and it says to prune after flowers die, then I see that is also says to prune in late winter...I am wondering if I can prune it down now or have to wait?
Pruning an overgrown lilac bush?
Lilacs set flower buds on old wood.....so prune it immediately after blooming so you don%26#039;t waste any of those flower buds. First remove all broken/dead stems as they just invite disease/decay causing pathogens.
Then look at reducing the living portion by no more than one third. Taking out the largest (oldest) cane might be all you need to do. Next year do the same thing, then the year after that. After three or four years you have a brand new shrub that should be blooming like crazy.
And of course get those maples out of there.......
Reply:prune after it blooms so you can enjoy the blooms.
Cut back inside if you can to open up to give it an airy feel inside.
Cut out the maple shoots that you see - they are really weeds to you in this location.
When you prune it prune it back as far as you feel you need. Bear in mind there is a chance that you are sacrificing next years bloooms. This is going to be a small price to pay to ensure that you will have a healthy bush for further years.
The general rule when pruning is to prune back for shape and form and then after that prune hard by cutting away about 1/3 of the branches to air out and refresh to tree/bush.
Any branches that seem to be rubbing against wach other need to be removed. Also branches going straight up should be pruned off as they are anyway unlikely to produce blooms and just prevent airflow within the bush.
Welcome to your new pkace. Enjoy the home and the garden
Oh yeah, the reason sometimes for the late winter idea is you cna prune away anything that has died.
Reply:You can prune it at anytime but pruning when the plant is dormant reduces the risk of infections entering the cut.It should flush out before fall if you prune now and may have time to set buds for next year before fall.
If it has been badly neglected you are best advised to prune it right back to 6 inches above the ground even though you will need to wait for the plant to resume flowering. In my area that would be a miss only.
If it a grafted tree, prune any shoots below the graft right off and keep them o0ff in the future.
As it regrows you can do maintenance pruning yearly after flowering and have a heavier, tighter flowering bush.
Reply:The only time a lilac can be pruned is when all flowers in the spring die. When you cut the dead flowers off you can shape and clean up the habit of the tree (bush).
I don%26#039;t know about you but I always like to know why. After the flowers die, the lilac starts working on producing the buds that will become your flowers next year. These buds are held inside and can not be seen this summer. Trust me though they are there. If you prune any other time of the year your lilac will not blossom next year.
Reply:Always prune 1/3 of the bush right after it blooms. Then you may prune it down to a manageable size. The area left unpruned will bloom next year,while the pruned section will not. Then prune that section down to size next spring after it blooms to even out the shrub. Always start by pruning out any dead and crossed branches. All lilacs bloom on last years wood. Don%26#039;t worry it%26#039;ll be a vigorous growing blooming plant once pruned. Pruning actually stimulates the roots and more blooms.
Reply:Prune it after it flowers.....it is best to prune it so it is only 3or 4 foot high from the ground....it will not flower again for 2 or 3 years but it will be a nice looking scrub...also remove dead matter as for the maples i had that problem also i just kept cutting and pulling them out it takes a while to get rid of them maybe a nursery can give u a better idea on that.
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Pruning an overgrown lilac bush?
Lilacs set flower buds on old wood.....so prune it immediately after blooming so you don%26#039;t waste any of those flower buds. First remove all broken/dead stems as they just invite disease/decay causing pathogens.
Then look at reducing the living portion by no more than one third. Taking out the largest (oldest) cane might be all you need to do. Next year do the same thing, then the year after that. After three or four years you have a brand new shrub that should be blooming like crazy.
And of course get those maples out of there.......
Reply:prune after it blooms so you can enjoy the blooms.
Cut back inside if you can to open up to give it an airy feel inside.
Cut out the maple shoots that you see - they are really weeds to you in this location.
When you prune it prune it back as far as you feel you need. Bear in mind there is a chance that you are sacrificing next years bloooms. This is going to be a small price to pay to ensure that you will have a healthy bush for further years.
The general rule when pruning is to prune back for shape and form and then after that prune hard by cutting away about 1/3 of the branches to air out and refresh to tree/bush.
Any branches that seem to be rubbing against wach other need to be removed. Also branches going straight up should be pruned off as they are anyway unlikely to produce blooms and just prevent airflow within the bush.
Welcome to your new pkace. Enjoy the home and the garden
Oh yeah, the reason sometimes for the late winter idea is you cna prune away anything that has died.
Reply:You can prune it at anytime but pruning when the plant is dormant reduces the risk of infections entering the cut.It should flush out before fall if you prune now and may have time to set buds for next year before fall.
If it has been badly neglected you are best advised to prune it right back to 6 inches above the ground even though you will need to wait for the plant to resume flowering. In my area that would be a miss only.
If it a grafted tree, prune any shoots below the graft right off and keep them o0ff in the future.
As it regrows you can do maintenance pruning yearly after flowering and have a heavier, tighter flowering bush.
Reply:The only time a lilac can be pruned is when all flowers in the spring die. When you cut the dead flowers off you can shape and clean up the habit of the tree (bush).
I don%26#039;t know about you but I always like to know why. After the flowers die, the lilac starts working on producing the buds that will become your flowers next year. These buds are held inside and can not be seen this summer. Trust me though they are there. If you prune any other time of the year your lilac will not blossom next year.
Reply:Always prune 1/3 of the bush right after it blooms. Then you may prune it down to a manageable size. The area left unpruned will bloom next year,while the pruned section will not. Then prune that section down to size next spring after it blooms to even out the shrub. Always start by pruning out any dead and crossed branches. All lilacs bloom on last years wood. Don%26#039;t worry it%26#039;ll be a vigorous growing blooming plant once pruned. Pruning actually stimulates the roots and more blooms.
Reply:Prune it after it flowers.....it is best to prune it so it is only 3or 4 foot high from the ground....it will not flower again for 2 or 3 years but it will be a nice looking scrub...also remove dead matter as for the maples i had that problem also i just kept cutting and pulling them out it takes a while to get rid of them maybe a nursery can give u a better idea on that.
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How quickly do lilac trees spread and where can I find pictures of some dormant ones?
I think I have a virtual forest of lilac trees. I am not positive, so before I cut them down I would like to be sure. I live in zone 8 (NW FL) and am not sure when they should be blooming down here. I have a picture of one, but am not sure how to post it along with my question...Thanks!
How quickly do lilac trees spread and where can I find pictures of some dormant ones?
in pa they do not spread very fast they are more of a clumping bush.
if you have more than you want go on your local freecycle
( www.freecycle.org ) group and have people come dig out what you don%26#039;t want for them selves
Reply:lilacs are very pretty. I hope you dont destroy them. you can look at them, and see probably dried cone shaped clusters. or little tiny purple cone shaped. (buds for spring). they dont spread fast not in my experience.
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How quickly do lilac trees spread and where can I find pictures of some dormant ones?
in pa they do not spread very fast they are more of a clumping bush.
if you have more than you want go on your local freecycle
( www.freecycle.org ) group and have people come dig out what you don%26#039;t want for them selves
Reply:lilacs are very pretty. I hope you dont destroy them. you can look at them, and see probably dried cone shaped clusters. or little tiny purple cone shaped. (buds for spring). they dont spread fast not in my experience.
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I have a lilac tree, instead of a bush. What can I do to make it fuller.?
I have a lilac tree instead of a bush. I don%26#039;t know if it was suppose to be a bush or not. I just wish it was fuller and not so tree like. Is there anything I can do to make it fuller?
I have a lilac tree, instead of a bush. What can I do to make it fuller.?
You need to do rejuvenation pruning, since you have a lilac that apparently has had no maintenance pruning for some time. Some old, neglected and damaged lilacs can be cut back hard. Such drastic rejuvenation or renewal pruning is used mainly for those species that are especially prone to suckering (S. vulgaris and S. x hyacinthiflora). It involves cutting the shrub back to about 15 to 25 cm above the ground For grafted lilacs, keep only the stems growing above the graft union. In subsequent years, continue with formative and maintenance pruning. It will take a few years for a lilac to rebloom after drastic rejuvenation pruning.
For species that produce few suckers and form water sprouts on the main branches (e.g. S. x prestoniae), any necessary rejuvenation pruning should be done over a period of two to three years. This will allow you to cut back the main branches gradually.
This type of pruning should only take place early in the spring or late fall, never during the growing season.
Reply:Give it time.
Reply:Prune it back. Here%26#039;s a site with specific instructions:
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I have a lilac tree, instead of a bush. What can I do to make it fuller.?
You need to do rejuvenation pruning, since you have a lilac that apparently has had no maintenance pruning for some time. Some old, neglected and damaged lilacs can be cut back hard. Such drastic rejuvenation or renewal pruning is used mainly for those species that are especially prone to suckering (S. vulgaris and S. x hyacinthiflora). It involves cutting the shrub back to about 15 to 25 cm above the ground For grafted lilacs, keep only the stems growing above the graft union. In subsequent years, continue with formative and maintenance pruning. It will take a few years for a lilac to rebloom after drastic rejuvenation pruning.
For species that produce few suckers and form water sprouts on the main branches (e.g. S. x prestoniae), any necessary rejuvenation pruning should be done over a period of two to three years. This will allow you to cut back the main branches gradually.
This type of pruning should only take place early in the spring or late fall, never during the growing season.
Reply:Give it time.
Reply:Prune it back. Here%26#039;s a site with specific instructions:
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/lilacs/03...
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I could use some advice from lilac bush growers.?
I dug up a clump of dirt around an old lilac bush and separated the lilac twigs and planted each individual twig,which is about 2%26#039;tall.I noticed one plant has brown spots on the leaves and the other doesn%26#039;t.I am a pretty good at getting things to grow so my instinct tells me to miracle gro it.What else do I need to do?
I live in Zone 7.
I could use some advice from lilac bush growers.?
yup feed it watch it . The brown spots may be from water starvation just after transplanting . If the brown spots persist they may be rust(brown or yellow raised spots) if thats the case pick off and burn infected leaves.
would also pick off flower buds in next flowering season to allow new plants to establish good growth before flowering
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I live in Zone 7.
I could use some advice from lilac bush growers.?
yup feed it watch it . The brown spots may be from water starvation just after transplanting . If the brown spots persist they may be rust(brown or yellow raised spots) if thats the case pick off and burn infected leaves.
would also pick off flower buds in next flowering season to allow new plants to establish good growth before flowering
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Base of a lilac color for my wedding but what would best my best accent colors??! Help!?
I am having an outdoor wedding this August with the base color of light purple (varying shades between periwinkle and lavender), but I am stuck! What would be my best bet for my accent colors? Now I already have a lot of white things (garland etc, plus my guest book and pillows) but, what would be a stand out color to go with lilac that I could incooperate in everything?!
I need to have something that stands out but nothing too gawdy.
Also best answer will go to whoever can help me figure out how to implement that color(s) on my tables, flowers, etc and be able to know where to put all the colors together at!
Thanks!
Base of a lilac color for my wedding but what would best my best accent colors??! Help!?
BEAUTIFUL color choice! I would say SILVER. It is something that could be incorperated into everything and gives a very modern feel compared to old which has more of a vintage feel to it. here are some Ideas:
Flowers:
Siver Ribbon wrapped around the boquet along with silver baby leaves (fake)
Centerpiece:
It depends on what is is but a cool Idea would be to buy some small decorative candle mirrors (biglots would have them cheep) and place fresh purple flowers in vintage or modern sinver vases. or use the same mirrors and place glass bowls with lilac colored water (food dye) and multipurple glass pebbeles in the bottom (that is what I used for my wedding except pink and silver were my colors.)
Purple and silver tulle bows:
Take the two color and make big bows to line your walk way secure with (fake) pearl pushpins (the big ones) and tape if you need it. Fluff tulle after hanging.
Dinnerware:Purple Napkins and silver silverware (lol!)
tables: if you are doing round tables then place longer silver round table cloths on the bottom and top with a smaller purple tablecloth.
To hold favors and such: buy some wood baskets and spray paint them silver. then buy some purple fabric and line them.
I really hope this helps. :) I can send you some pictures from my wedding if you would like a visual. Just email me. Congrats! ~Brooke
Reply:Think contrast but similar not too far apart on the color wheel. Since your wedding is in August tap into fall colors. Maybe a burgundy red or cranberry. They sell black cherry colored calla lillies that you could mix in with your other flowers. You could also do ribbons on your favors, petals on your tables....once you pick your color you can do anything.
I think I would stay away from pastel or %26quot;light%26quot; color shades because they will blend too much with the lilac and periwinkle. That and with all the white you%26#039;re using, consider something darker to really make the accents pop.
Reply:Lilac with celadon green and cream. Your husband-to-be might appreciate having some green in there too!
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Reply:A nice yellow would be beautiful; you could also have a petal pink or go with a darker purple.
For our wedding we had lilac, pink, yellow and light teal - so had lots of fun coordinating and decorating!
Reply:I used lilac in my wedding and I also used deep purple. I got married in October, by the way, but I still think it looked great!
Reply:Black! It will really make your white and purple colors pop! And it will give an elegant feel to it.(even though you are outside)
Reply:A sort pink color called Ashes of Roses.
Reply:Maybe a light yellow...
Reply:baige or a light green
Reply:They and work out some complimentary colours. Get a swatch of your lilac fabric and place it against other colours to see what jumps out at you. (an easy way to do this is to go to davidsbridal.com and find a bridesmaid dress with a sash or accent, shange the dress colour to lilac and slowly select the rest of the colour choices to change the sash colour.)
Personally this is what i have...
My bridesmaids are wearing lilac, my flowergirl is in pink and the mothers have chosen to wear green.
My flowers/bouquets are light and dark pink roses with lilac orchids to tie the colours together, green in the leaves.
The boys are in black and white with the colours brought in with their buttonholes. (Black and white for all their clothing including ties only colour in flowers)
My tables are being set with white table cloths with white roses and greeenery as table centres with pink and lilac coloured petals scattered. There will also be candles lighting the individual place settings for guests.
Your accent colours would become smaller items of your wedding. Ties, buttonholes, focus table settings etc with lilac being some part of everything (lilac tape/binding on a pink bouquet so the flowers stand out from the outfits etc)
Reply:I%26#039;m having an August wedding and I am using plum/eggplant purple as a secondary color to lilac and white. I love the way the lilac and the dark purple tones meld together. They have a lot of things in this color of dark purple and there is a bold contrast between the light and dark. I%26#039;m having plum tableclothes w/ lilac runners and plum candles w/ floral arrangments of mainly lilac colors w/ some plum. The cake will have both colors. Most of the tulle will be lilac w/ some plum. I%26#039;m tying lilac bows around the back of the chairs. I was thinking about, but decided against, using maroon and gold. I still love the colors together, but decided using lilac and plum would be easier. Do a search on Butterfly Wishes in Precious Jewels; it has the lilac, maroon, and gold. :) Good luck.
Reply:I think green would look really nice.
Or silver.
Or you could go with a darker colour purple for your accent colour (e.g. plum)
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Reply:Well... With Lilac a very pretty and pop of color is salmon/coral it will add that bit of late summer/fall (august) color pallet... As far as the decore the biggest thing is to have fun keep it simple but elegant. honestly stay with white table clothes and tie a lilac sash around chairs now for centerpieces a nice tall clear vase w/ the i believe its something like grass you can swirl in the vase and do a simple but colorful (oranges limes lilacs yellows) arrangement on the top w/ a possible whimsical touch by adding several flowers to add height... or if you are just doing it outside open air you could def. do several vases on the table of different heights and add candles to some and in other simple fill with water and add a nice large bloom of hydrengea or an orchid to float it is very simple and beautiful!!! hope this helps!!! oh but if you do have it outside in a tent or even a room I would add some crystals some how to add a little bling or sparkle!!!
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I need to have something that stands out but nothing too gawdy.
Also best answer will go to whoever can help me figure out how to implement that color(s) on my tables, flowers, etc and be able to know where to put all the colors together at!
Thanks!
Base of a lilac color for my wedding but what would best my best accent colors??! Help!?
BEAUTIFUL color choice! I would say SILVER. It is something that could be incorperated into everything and gives a very modern feel compared to old which has more of a vintage feel to it. here are some Ideas:
Flowers:
Siver Ribbon wrapped around the boquet along with silver baby leaves (fake)
Centerpiece:
It depends on what is is but a cool Idea would be to buy some small decorative candle mirrors (biglots would have them cheep) and place fresh purple flowers in vintage or modern sinver vases. or use the same mirrors and place glass bowls with lilac colored water (food dye) and multipurple glass pebbeles in the bottom (that is what I used for my wedding except pink and silver were my colors.)
Purple and silver tulle bows:
Take the two color and make big bows to line your walk way secure with (fake) pearl pushpins (the big ones) and tape if you need it. Fluff tulle after hanging.
Dinnerware:Purple Napkins and silver silverware (lol!)
tables: if you are doing round tables then place longer silver round table cloths on the bottom and top with a smaller purple tablecloth.
To hold favors and such: buy some wood baskets and spray paint them silver. then buy some purple fabric and line them.
I really hope this helps. :) I can send you some pictures from my wedding if you would like a visual. Just email me. Congrats! ~Brooke
Reply:Think contrast but similar not too far apart on the color wheel. Since your wedding is in August tap into fall colors. Maybe a burgundy red or cranberry. They sell black cherry colored calla lillies that you could mix in with your other flowers. You could also do ribbons on your favors, petals on your tables....once you pick your color you can do anything.
I think I would stay away from pastel or %26quot;light%26quot; color shades because they will blend too much with the lilac and periwinkle. That and with all the white you%26#039;re using, consider something darker to really make the accents pop.
Reply:Lilac with celadon green and cream. Your husband-to-be might appreciate having some green in there too!
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Reply:A nice yellow would be beautiful; you could also have a petal pink or go with a darker purple.
For our wedding we had lilac, pink, yellow and light teal - so had lots of fun coordinating and decorating!
Reply:I used lilac in my wedding and I also used deep purple. I got married in October, by the way, but I still think it looked great!
Reply:Black! It will really make your white and purple colors pop! And it will give an elegant feel to it.(even though you are outside)
Reply:A sort pink color called Ashes of Roses.
Reply:Maybe a light yellow...
Reply:baige or a light green
Reply:They and work out some complimentary colours. Get a swatch of your lilac fabric and place it against other colours to see what jumps out at you. (an easy way to do this is to go to davidsbridal.com and find a bridesmaid dress with a sash or accent, shange the dress colour to lilac and slowly select the rest of the colour choices to change the sash colour.)
Personally this is what i have...
My bridesmaids are wearing lilac, my flowergirl is in pink and the mothers have chosen to wear green.
My flowers/bouquets are light and dark pink roses with lilac orchids to tie the colours together, green in the leaves.
The boys are in black and white with the colours brought in with their buttonholes. (Black and white for all their clothing including ties only colour in flowers)
My tables are being set with white table cloths with white roses and greeenery as table centres with pink and lilac coloured petals scattered. There will also be candles lighting the individual place settings for guests.
Your accent colours would become smaller items of your wedding. Ties, buttonholes, focus table settings etc with lilac being some part of everything (lilac tape/binding on a pink bouquet so the flowers stand out from the outfits etc)
Reply:I%26#039;m having an August wedding and I am using plum/eggplant purple as a secondary color to lilac and white. I love the way the lilac and the dark purple tones meld together. They have a lot of things in this color of dark purple and there is a bold contrast between the light and dark. I%26#039;m having plum tableclothes w/ lilac runners and plum candles w/ floral arrangments of mainly lilac colors w/ some plum. The cake will have both colors. Most of the tulle will be lilac w/ some plum. I%26#039;m tying lilac bows around the back of the chairs. I was thinking about, but decided against, using maroon and gold. I still love the colors together, but decided using lilac and plum would be easier. Do a search on Butterfly Wishes in Precious Jewels; it has the lilac, maroon, and gold. :) Good luck.
Reply:I think green would look really nice.
Or silver.
Or you could go with a darker colour purple for your accent colour (e.g. plum)
lilac, green and white: http://www.weddingshowergifts.com/images...
(click on see full sized image): http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgur...
Reply:Well... With Lilac a very pretty and pop of color is salmon/coral it will add that bit of late summer/fall (august) color pallet... As far as the decore the biggest thing is to have fun keep it simple but elegant. honestly stay with white table clothes and tie a lilac sash around chairs now for centerpieces a nice tall clear vase w/ the i believe its something like grass you can swirl in the vase and do a simple but colorful (oranges limes lilacs yellows) arrangement on the top w/ a possible whimsical touch by adding several flowers to add height... or if you are just doing it outside open air you could def. do several vases on the table of different heights and add candles to some and in other simple fill with water and add a nice large bloom of hydrengea or an orchid to float it is very simple and beautiful!!! hope this helps!!! oh but if you do have it outside in a tent or even a room I would add some crystals some how to add a little bling or sparkle!!!
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What is Victorian Lilac?
What is the definition of Victorian Lilac. Is it a darker purple or lighter? Is it kind of like a muted purple? Pastel? I%26#039;m planning on ordering something online, but you can never really judge what something is through a computer screen.
Would a skirt in this color go with an ivory top for a wedding?
What is Victorian Lilac?
I would discribe it as a slightly darker, dusty lilac. Yes, a muted purple.
I think it would look great with ivory.
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Would a skirt in this color go with an ivory top for a wedding?
What is Victorian Lilac?
I would discribe it as a slightly darker, dusty lilac. Yes, a muted purple.
I think it would look great with ivory.
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Can james mcfarlane lilac be grown indoors?
Can I bring my potted lilac indoors for the winter? Will it continue to live?
Can james mcfarlane lilac be grown indoors?
It will for a year--maybe two tops but you have to get it in the ground. Lilacs are not good houseplants. Put it in a bright window but not in direct sun. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. And you can put some liquid fert like Miracle Grow on it once a month. Also keep it out of cold drafts.
Reply:Why do you have it still potted? Lilac is a hardy exfoliating perenial that needs a lot of root growth area to make the full grown bush, it benefits from lots of rich compost and heavy winter mulching. In a pot, it bonzias and stays small till it eventually dies..
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Can james mcfarlane lilac be grown indoors?
It will for a year--maybe two tops but you have to get it in the ground. Lilacs are not good houseplants. Put it in a bright window but not in direct sun. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. And you can put some liquid fert like Miracle Grow on it once a month. Also keep it out of cold drafts.
Reply:Why do you have it still potted? Lilac is a hardy exfoliating perenial that needs a lot of root growth area to make the full grown bush, it benefits from lots of rich compost and heavy winter mulching. In a pot, it bonzias and stays small till it eventually dies..
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I have a lilac bush that never blooms. 2 years old.?
I bought a lilac bush 2 years ago that had small blooms. The plant was scrawny, so i cut it back and it has never bloomed again. How is this possible.
I have a lilac bush that never blooms. 2 years old.?
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Reply:if ya cut it back it will take a couple years to come back give it time it will i have 5 bushes on my grounds and they all took several years to bloom Report It
Reply:Lilacs bloom on second year growth, so it is important that you prune it right after it flowers. It may just need another year to mature before it blooms. I have heard that some trees/shrubs do not bloom for several years after planted. Have patience and fertilize well. Lots of water too. Good luck.
Reply:It took mine 4 years to bloom. Don%26#039;t trim it at all . My husband threatened ours %26quot; if you don%26#039;t bloom this year I will cut you down%26quot; and Waa Laa it bloomed%26quot; Just luck I suppose, but it is full of flowers this year again.
Reply:Depending on where you live, it%26#039;s possible that the frost may have killed the buds this year and prevented blooming. Another potential reason for a lack of blooms in a lilac is inadequate sunlight; Lilacs like at least 6 hours of full sun daily. When I first planted my lilac bushes 15 years ago, they did not bloom for about 3 years.
Reply:Make sure you only trim it after it blooms. If you trim it later in the year you will not get flowers.
Reply:Don%26#039;t cut the bush back. It should bloom next year for you. Cut the flowers you want and then leave it alone. Lilacs really do not need much attention. I have planted 10 in our yard over the years and all I do is cut out the dead branches from the middle.
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I have a lilac bush that never blooms. 2 years old.?
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Reply:if ya cut it back it will take a couple years to come back give it time it will i have 5 bushes on my grounds and they all took several years to bloom Report It
Reply:Lilacs bloom on second year growth, so it is important that you prune it right after it flowers. It may just need another year to mature before it blooms. I have heard that some trees/shrubs do not bloom for several years after planted. Have patience and fertilize well. Lots of water too. Good luck.
Reply:It took mine 4 years to bloom. Don%26#039;t trim it at all . My husband threatened ours %26quot; if you don%26#039;t bloom this year I will cut you down%26quot; and Waa Laa it bloomed%26quot; Just luck I suppose, but it is full of flowers this year again.
Reply:Depending on where you live, it%26#039;s possible that the frost may have killed the buds this year and prevented blooming. Another potential reason for a lack of blooms in a lilac is inadequate sunlight; Lilacs like at least 6 hours of full sun daily. When I first planted my lilac bushes 15 years ago, they did not bloom for about 3 years.
Reply:Make sure you only trim it after it blooms. If you trim it later in the year you will not get flowers.
Reply:Don%26#039;t cut the bush back. It should bloom next year for you. Cut the flowers you want and then leave it alone. Lilacs really do not need much attention. I have planted 10 in our yard over the years and all I do is cut out the dead branches from the middle.
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Is it possible to grow a lilac tree from seed?
I live in central Mexico, lilacs are not known here. I have checked nurseries in the web but lilac trees are sold potted, and as far as I know , we cannot import plants due to agricultural sanitary regulations. If possible to grow it from seeds, where can I get them?
Is it possible to grow a lilac tree from seed?
Yes, it is possible. The classic kind of lilac will not flower unless exposed to cold temperatures in winter.
Reply:yes,but it is too hot there.lilacs are hardy to zone 7.try crape myrtles
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Is it possible to grow a lilac tree from seed?
Yes, it is possible. The classic kind of lilac will not flower unless exposed to cold temperatures in winter.
Reply:yes,but it is too hot there.lilacs are hardy to zone 7.try crape myrtles
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What clour carpet would go with lilac walls?
I have recently decorated my front room and my walls are lilac and my sofa is lilac/purple.
What colour carpet would go best ?
What clour carpet would go with lilac walls?
Hi, try this. Go into Google or Yahoo image search. Key in lilac rooms or whatever you think best describes the item you%26#039;re looking for. Voila, you now have thousands of photographs to choose from. Most images link to a website for more information and or links to where you can buy from.
Reply:dark purple or lilac or white
Reply:Taupe would look really nice, nothing too dark. It would warm up the room. You could also do an area rug on top that picks up some of the lilac.
Reply:i think that light colours will suit your room more somethink like beige, ivory, etc., Soft colors to go with your brightly colored furniture
Reply:oatmeal
Reply:A really light light brown would be nice or white (although probably a pain to clean). What about light coloured floor boards and rugs?
Reply:I ike the idea of a sand color, like the sand on a beach. Carpet lasts quite a while so getting a %26quot;color%26quot; limits you ability to change the color of the room at a later date if you choose. Try to stick with something nuetral. A grey would also work but personally I really like the sand color.
Reply:It depends what style you are going for. If you dont want it too crazy, i would stick with a neutral cream or similar. Even the dark grey / blue colour would work.
Reply:I think an off-white (but you will have to Scotch Guard it) because lilac is such a strong colour. or...you could put down a wooden floor and use scatter rugs with off-white or cream and a touch of soft green and lilac.
Reply:Gray!
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What colour carpet would go best ?
What clour carpet would go with lilac walls?
Hi, try this. Go into Google or Yahoo image search. Key in lilac rooms or whatever you think best describes the item you%26#039;re looking for. Voila, you now have thousands of photographs to choose from. Most images link to a website for more information and or links to where you can buy from.
Reply:dark purple or lilac or white
Reply:Taupe would look really nice, nothing too dark. It would warm up the room. You could also do an area rug on top that picks up some of the lilac.
Reply:i think that light colours will suit your room more somethink like beige, ivory, etc., Soft colors to go with your brightly colored furniture
Reply:oatmeal
Reply:A really light light brown would be nice or white (although probably a pain to clean). What about light coloured floor boards and rugs?
Reply:I ike the idea of a sand color, like the sand on a beach. Carpet lasts quite a while so getting a %26quot;color%26quot; limits you ability to change the color of the room at a later date if you choose. Try to stick with something nuetral. A grey would also work but personally I really like the sand color.
Reply:It depends what style you are going for. If you dont want it too crazy, i would stick with a neutral cream or similar. Even the dark grey / blue colour would work.
Reply:I think an off-white (but you will have to Scotch Guard it) because lilac is such a strong colour. or...you could put down a wooden floor and use scatter rugs with off-white or cream and a touch of soft green and lilac.
Reply:Gray!
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Is there a way to block lilac suckers?
I have several mature lilac bushes on one side on my chain link fence. On the other side of my fence are flower beds. My flowers beds are full of lilac suckers ( shoots ). Is there a way I can block the suckers from getting into my flower beds? Or at least limit the number of them? Also what is the best way to remove the ones currently there?
Is there a way to block lilac suckers?
Cut them off at the trunk or main branch link.Lilacs like to bush out and its a constant cutting programme if you only want it to be a tree,Roses are the same.
Reply:by the roots if you do not want them there any more get them by the roots.you can always replant them somewere else.
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Is there a way to block lilac suckers?
Cut them off at the trunk or main branch link.Lilacs like to bush out and its a constant cutting programme if you only want it to be a tree,Roses are the same.
Reply:by the roots if you do not want them there any more get them by the roots.you can always replant them somewere else.
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What should I do with the lilac trees my mother planted?
I am now living in the home where I grew up. When I was a little kid, I remember these lilacs as smelling so good and being the neatest thing, but mom also planted maple trees in the yard and now the maple trees are shading the lilac bushes and the bushes never bloom, and many of the branches are leafless and dead. I trimmed them up, but I think its a wast of time since they are in the shade now because the maple trees have grown big and tall covering over the top. Should I just whack them down? They look really crappy now. Is it a lost cause since they are not getting sunshine? I am just having a hard time doing away with the things my mom planted since she has died.
What should I do with the lilac trees my mother planted?
Oh! I love lilacs! My mother has this huge group of suckers and I look forward to coming home from school to %26quot;bury my face%26quot; into a bouqet of them. She loves them so much, she planted a smaller one in the backyard.
I%26#039;m sorry to hear about your mom, and i bet that those lilacs mean a lot to you. I would have to agree to the trimming of the maple but if you over do it, you could loose the tree as well. If you feel really ambitious, you could dig up the lilacs and move them to a sunnier corner of your yard. It will take a couple of years for them to come back but in the end, you%26#039;ll at least still have your mother%26#039;s lilacs. You would not have to move the entire thing, just the shoots that are still healthy.
Reply:I too LOVE lilacs and was soooo happy when the house we bought had a big bush in front of the house! the 1st year we were here it bloomed beautifully. It%26#039;s right out front with NO shade whatsoever. the second year we were here it only had about a dozen blooms- the next year the same. then all it did for 3 years after that was get green. I tried fertilizer, trimming back the old growth, etc. And nothing... it finally died! I had gone to the nursery and inquired about this and the guy there told me that they only grow well in certain zones. I live in TN. and they don%26#039;t do well here. But he also told me that they have %26#039;lifespans%26#039; too. Now I don%26#039;t know how true this is... but maybe if you talk to a local person at the nursery , they can tell you. there is also more than one kind of lilac and they have different lifetime expectancies.
Reply:R U sure it%26#039;s the lack of sun. Or could it be the soil ? Someone also may be pouring something on your Lilac area or stagnant water accumulation over the years. I%26#039;d first take a multiple area soil test to see how your ph is. You can buy a cheap kit or call your State Dept of Agriculture of where and how to send samples of same to a Lab. Some Nurseries or plant stores- or even large mall stores-Lowes-Home depot-Walmart might also have them. It%26#039;s worth a dollar or two and may save your Lilacs from complete annilation. I have 7%26#039; to 8%26#039; %26amp; also smaller and potted - Old Fashion Lillac (light Purple) - I know what you mean of that sweet smell - it was my grandmothers favorite light perfume she%26#039;d have on embroided handkerchiefs. I have large (30-40%26#039;) and same Silver Maples and mine bloom profusely every year. You have to keep pruning them %26amp; also cut the flowers after bloom or they will go to seed pods. Good luck with same.
Reply:open the side of one of the maples so the sun can get in
Reply:I know just how you feel. My mom and I used to bring huge bunches into the house each spring and they smelled so good! We had them in a number of different places around the yard from full sun to complete shade and all of them bloomed.
Lilacs bloom from old growth. Several things you can try are trimming off all the young shoots that come up at the base of the plant. They are like suckers that sap the strength.
Lilacs will survive very intense pruning, just make sure you leave plenty of good old growth. My dad cut ours way back (I mean really wacked them) and the next year they had plenty of new growth and after that, they bloomed really well for a lot of years.
One thing you need to know is that they bloom better after a hard winter than a warm one. They need that dormant time to rejuvenate. I live in Kentucky and lilacs here are hit or miss because our winters tend to be milder.
Good luck!
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What should I do with the lilac trees my mother planted?
Oh! I love lilacs! My mother has this huge group of suckers and I look forward to coming home from school to %26quot;bury my face%26quot; into a bouqet of them. She loves them so much, she planted a smaller one in the backyard.
I%26#039;m sorry to hear about your mom, and i bet that those lilacs mean a lot to you. I would have to agree to the trimming of the maple but if you over do it, you could loose the tree as well. If you feel really ambitious, you could dig up the lilacs and move them to a sunnier corner of your yard. It will take a couple of years for them to come back but in the end, you%26#039;ll at least still have your mother%26#039;s lilacs. You would not have to move the entire thing, just the shoots that are still healthy.
Reply:I too LOVE lilacs and was soooo happy when the house we bought had a big bush in front of the house! the 1st year we were here it bloomed beautifully. It%26#039;s right out front with NO shade whatsoever. the second year we were here it only had about a dozen blooms- the next year the same. then all it did for 3 years after that was get green. I tried fertilizer, trimming back the old growth, etc. And nothing... it finally died! I had gone to the nursery and inquired about this and the guy there told me that they only grow well in certain zones. I live in TN. and they don%26#039;t do well here. But he also told me that they have %26#039;lifespans%26#039; too. Now I don%26#039;t know how true this is... but maybe if you talk to a local person at the nursery , they can tell you. there is also more than one kind of lilac and they have different lifetime expectancies.
Reply:R U sure it%26#039;s the lack of sun. Or could it be the soil ? Someone also may be pouring something on your Lilac area or stagnant water accumulation over the years. I%26#039;d first take a multiple area soil test to see how your ph is. You can buy a cheap kit or call your State Dept of Agriculture of where and how to send samples of same to a Lab. Some Nurseries or plant stores- or even large mall stores-Lowes-Home depot-Walmart might also have them. It%26#039;s worth a dollar or two and may save your Lilacs from complete annilation. I have 7%26#039; to 8%26#039; %26amp; also smaller and potted - Old Fashion Lillac (light Purple) - I know what you mean of that sweet smell - it was my grandmothers favorite light perfume she%26#039;d have on embroided handkerchiefs. I have large (30-40%26#039;) and same Silver Maples and mine bloom profusely every year. You have to keep pruning them %26amp; also cut the flowers after bloom or they will go to seed pods. Good luck with same.
Reply:open the side of one of the maples so the sun can get in
Reply:I know just how you feel. My mom and I used to bring huge bunches into the house each spring and they smelled so good! We had them in a number of different places around the yard from full sun to complete shade and all of them bloomed.
Lilacs bloom from old growth. Several things you can try are trimming off all the young shoots that come up at the base of the plant. They are like suckers that sap the strength.
Lilacs will survive very intense pruning, just make sure you leave plenty of good old growth. My dad cut ours way back (I mean really wacked them) and the next year they had plenty of new growth and after that, they bloomed really well for a lot of years.
One thing you need to know is that they bloom better after a hard winter than a warm one. They need that dormant time to rejuvenate. I live in Kentucky and lilacs here are hit or miss because our winters tend to be milder.
Good luck!
computer
Can you grow lilac trees in the carolinas?
i love lilac trees smells like my grannys house. Isit possible to grow them here in the carolinas? I dont recall ever seeing one anywhere. (I am from NY)
Can you grow lilac trees in the carolinas?
Lilacs grow best in cold hardiness zones 3-7. North Carolina is generally zone 7 and South Carolina is zone 8. That said, you can grow Lilacs in the mountains of Carolina quite easily. It becomes more of a challenge in the warmer piedmont and coastal areas. Without a winter chill, reliable flowering becomes a problem. Also, mildew and borers can become significant problems. North Carolina State University is doing trial work to identify Lilacs that can tolerate the warmer climate zones of North %26amp; South Carolina. They have found that %26#039;Albert Holden%26#039; and %26#039;Wedgewood Blue%26#039; common Lilac cultivars will bloom reliably, but they are prone to Lilac borers. A set of hybrids known as the Descansos (Syringa X hyacinthaflora) such as %26#039;Angel White,%26#039; %26#039;California Rose,%26#039; %26#039;Blue Boy%26#039; and %26#039;Lavendar Lady%26#039; have shown promise. They bloom well, have great fragrance and appear to be more resistant to midew and borers. Syringa meyeri %26#039;Palibin%26#039; and Syringa patula %26#039;Miss Kim%26#039; also have proven to be reliable in the piedmont areas.
Reply:You sure can try but I would be careful to purchase a heat tolerant strain. Lilacs are so popular that there are many varieties available. Lilacs really like cool weather and the heat and humidity of the Carolinas might be too much. Check with a nursery in your area and if they are knowledgeable and reputable, you should be able to get good advice.. You might also trying contacting the National Arbor Day foundation. Every year I receive bare root liliacs free for a $15 donation. Not exactly free but a good donation. I just got done planting 8 that came in the mail yesterday.
Reply:master gardener is correct...they grow up here in new England and can take harsh weather so they will do fine down there in the Carolina%26#039;s.my fav vacation spot kiawah island
Reply:yes. Burpee.com hasa lot of choices and will ship at the proper time for planting. also will let you know what variety for your area
Reply:zone 3 to 7
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Can you grow lilac trees in the carolinas?
Lilacs grow best in cold hardiness zones 3-7. North Carolina is generally zone 7 and South Carolina is zone 8. That said, you can grow Lilacs in the mountains of Carolina quite easily. It becomes more of a challenge in the warmer piedmont and coastal areas. Without a winter chill, reliable flowering becomes a problem. Also, mildew and borers can become significant problems. North Carolina State University is doing trial work to identify Lilacs that can tolerate the warmer climate zones of North %26amp; South Carolina. They have found that %26#039;Albert Holden%26#039; and %26#039;Wedgewood Blue%26#039; common Lilac cultivars will bloom reliably, but they are prone to Lilac borers. A set of hybrids known as the Descansos (Syringa X hyacinthaflora) such as %26#039;Angel White,%26#039; %26#039;California Rose,%26#039; %26#039;Blue Boy%26#039; and %26#039;Lavendar Lady%26#039; have shown promise. They bloom well, have great fragrance and appear to be more resistant to midew and borers. Syringa meyeri %26#039;Palibin%26#039; and Syringa patula %26#039;Miss Kim%26#039; also have proven to be reliable in the piedmont areas.
Reply:You sure can try but I would be careful to purchase a heat tolerant strain. Lilacs are so popular that there are many varieties available. Lilacs really like cool weather and the heat and humidity of the Carolinas might be too much. Check with a nursery in your area and if they are knowledgeable and reputable, you should be able to get good advice.. You might also trying contacting the National Arbor Day foundation. Every year I receive bare root liliacs free for a $15 donation. Not exactly free but a good donation. I just got done planting 8 that came in the mail yesterday.
Reply:master gardener is correct...they grow up here in new England and can take harsh weather so they will do fine down there in the Carolina%26#039;s.my fav vacation spot kiawah island
Reply:yes. Burpee.com hasa lot of choices and will ship at the proper time for planting. also will let you know what variety for your area
Reply:zone 3 to 7
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Why are my lilac buds not opening?
My lilac bushes have been covered with buds for about a month but the buds are not opening. Does anybody know what I need to do?
Why are my lilac buds not opening?
If the trees and buds still look healthy, then it is probably climatic. An early warming spell spurred budding, a prolonged cool spell or little rainfall retarded blooming. Up here in the Catskills of NY, I noticed buds on all the lilacs about 7 weeks ago, the pink and lavender lilacs are about 1/4 in bloom, and the French lilacs (deep purple) haven%26#039;t started blooming yet. If the buds look like they are dying, then you might have some root damage from excessive mowing over roots, digging up some roots, etc. Or, depending upon the age of the tree, natural demise of branches. Lilacs are rarely affected by pests, fungus, or other diseases, so I would not be overly concerned about that. In the future, feed your lilacs in Spring just as you see them coming out of dormancy. You can give them a little feed now -- auger holes about six inches deep about 12 inches apart from the edge of the tree%26#039;s drip line in towards the trunk and drop in plant food specifically designed for trees, and then broadcast a little superficially on the ground under the tree. If you are going to try and feed now, use about 1/4 the recommended amount or else you might damage roots or spur them into too much growth which will minimize flowering next year (Lilacs make up their mind whether to flower or not the year before). Lilacs like a lot of water, so if you haven%26#039;t had much rainfall, a good, deep thorough hosing might jumpstart blooming. I suspect a few more days and that heavenly scent will be wafting everywhere!
Reply:check for aphids, spider mites or powdery mildew, treat as needed
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Why are my lilac buds not opening?
If the trees and buds still look healthy, then it is probably climatic. An early warming spell spurred budding, a prolonged cool spell or little rainfall retarded blooming. Up here in the Catskills of NY, I noticed buds on all the lilacs about 7 weeks ago, the pink and lavender lilacs are about 1/4 in bloom, and the French lilacs (deep purple) haven%26#039;t started blooming yet. If the buds look like they are dying, then you might have some root damage from excessive mowing over roots, digging up some roots, etc. Or, depending upon the age of the tree, natural demise of branches. Lilacs are rarely affected by pests, fungus, or other diseases, so I would not be overly concerned about that. In the future, feed your lilacs in Spring just as you see them coming out of dormancy. You can give them a little feed now -- auger holes about six inches deep about 12 inches apart from the edge of the tree%26#039;s drip line in towards the trunk and drop in plant food specifically designed for trees, and then broadcast a little superficially on the ground under the tree. If you are going to try and feed now, use about 1/4 the recommended amount or else you might damage roots or spur them into too much growth which will minimize flowering next year (Lilacs make up their mind whether to flower or not the year before). Lilacs like a lot of water, so if you haven%26#039;t had much rainfall, a good, deep thorough hosing might jumpstart blooming. I suspect a few more days and that heavenly scent will be wafting everywhere!
Reply:check for aphids, spider mites or powdery mildew, treat as needed
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Le Creuset lilac stoneware, can anyone tell me the name of the shade??
I bought a heart shaped ramekin and square stoneware dish by Le Creuset from TK Maxx and I have never come across this colour before in the range. I was just wondering if anyone had come across it before and knew what the name of the colour is? It%26#039;s a lilac kind of pastel purple colour. The packaging on the dish was in English with some Spanish so I thought it could be from America but I have looked at eBay and Amazon with no luck...
Many Thanks, Hayley
Le Creuset lilac stoneware, can anyone tell me the name of the shade??
Maybe the color listing on the Le Creuset website might help you. Here%26#039;s the link.
http://www.lecreuset.com/usa/color.php?c...
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Many Thanks, Hayley
Le Creuset lilac stoneware, can anyone tell me the name of the shade??
Maybe the color listing on the Le Creuset website might help you. Here%26#039;s the link.
http://www.lecreuset.com/usa/color.php?c...
Soles
Blue carpet, lilac walls. Your opinion?
This is how I want my bedroom to look. My family think lilac is a crazy/silly colour and want white. I think white is very boring however.
Blue carpet, lilac walls. Your opinion?
I like it. You should throw in something like yellow or pink as an accent to mix it up. And you%26#039;re right - white is BORING!!
Reply:I think it sounds fine. You might want to get curtains that are a print or stripe something with blue and lilacs and whites together. Or a bedspread with those colors.
It will be very calming and soft.
White is for mental institutions.
Reply:Shop around for comforter and curtains first. Once you have picked out your inspiration piece that you will be able to pick your colors from that. Don%26#039;t be afraid to make your own either from fabric stores. Good Luck!!
Reply:The colors are in the same famaily , they will work together!
Reply:although there are lilac and blue flowers, I would not suggest lilac for a bedroom as it%26#039;s a depressing type color in a closed in space. Why not have a white bedroom and then the draperies, rug, lampshades and sheets, cases and comforter can be colorful or one color or matching colors or mixed colors? Actually white is clean looking plus white makes the room look larger and maybe your family doesn%26#039;t want you to feel confined in there as maybe you spend a lot of time in your bedroom..
Reply:Well, that depends on the shade of blue. Lilac sounds ok, but not with just any blue.If it%26#039;s a pale lilac, it%26#039;ll need a pale blue. Deep lilac wouldn%26#039;t really look good with anything IMHO. You%26#039;re right about white though, boring!
Reply:Lilac is a beautiful color with dark blue carpet. If its light blue or smoke blue then it probally won%26#039;t be to great looking. But, its your room, I say you should have any color you want.
Reply:lilac walls is real nice but not with blue carpet ..
Reply:Maybe leave one wall white. Add some throw rugs and bed spread that has lilac and blue combined. It will be beautiful.
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Blue carpet, lilac walls. Your opinion?
I like it. You should throw in something like yellow or pink as an accent to mix it up. And you%26#039;re right - white is BORING!!
Reply:I think it sounds fine. You might want to get curtains that are a print or stripe something with blue and lilacs and whites together. Or a bedspread with those colors.
It will be very calming and soft.
White is for mental institutions.
Reply:Shop around for comforter and curtains first. Once you have picked out your inspiration piece that you will be able to pick your colors from that. Don%26#039;t be afraid to make your own either from fabric stores. Good Luck!!
Reply:The colors are in the same famaily , they will work together!
Reply:although there are lilac and blue flowers, I would not suggest lilac for a bedroom as it%26#039;s a depressing type color in a closed in space. Why not have a white bedroom and then the draperies, rug, lampshades and sheets, cases and comforter can be colorful or one color or matching colors or mixed colors? Actually white is clean looking plus white makes the room look larger and maybe your family doesn%26#039;t want you to feel confined in there as maybe you spend a lot of time in your bedroom..
Reply:Well, that depends on the shade of blue. Lilac sounds ok, but not with just any blue.If it%26#039;s a pale lilac, it%26#039;ll need a pale blue. Deep lilac wouldn%26#039;t really look good with anything IMHO. You%26#039;re right about white though, boring!
Reply:Lilac is a beautiful color with dark blue carpet. If its light blue or smoke blue then it probally won%26#039;t be to great looking. But, its your room, I say you should have any color you want.
Reply:lilac walls is real nice but not with blue carpet ..
Reply:Maybe leave one wall white. Add some throw rugs and bed spread that has lilac and blue combined. It will be beautiful.
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Spring Parade Lilac Care....Help?
My mom just gave me a Spring Parade Lilac to babysit while she is out of town. I live in So. Cal. Can someone give me basic care instructiions?
Spring Parade Lilac Care....Help?
Spring Parade is a common lilac that has blue blooms with pink edges. They are not a difficult plant to care for. They need average soil and average watering needs. Don%26#039;t over water. Let the soil dry out between watering. Monitor the soil moisture. Use your finger to check the top 2-3%26quot; of soil under the Lilac. When the top 2-3%26quot; is dry, but moist below that, you can water. Deep infrequent watering is always the best.
You can remove the spent blooms if you haven%26#039;t already.
Reply:LOTS of water; direct sun.
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Spring Parade Lilac Care....Help?
Spring Parade is a common lilac that has blue blooms with pink edges. They are not a difficult plant to care for. They need average soil and average watering needs. Don%26#039;t over water. Let the soil dry out between watering. Monitor the soil moisture. Use your finger to check the top 2-3%26quot; of soil under the Lilac. When the top 2-3%26quot; is dry, but moist below that, you can water. Deep infrequent watering is always the best.
You can remove the spent blooms if you haven%26#039;t already.
Reply:LOTS of water; direct sun.
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What is killing off my lilac bushes?
I lost one lilac bush this year, and my parents have lost a total of four. The leaves just turn yellow and wither off the shrub. Is there some disease that is killing off lilacs that anyone knows about. It is weird that I have two healthy bushes planted near the one that recently died.
What is killing off my lilac bushes?
I would imagine some type of infestation.Ants are sometimes a problem also.
http://ces.uwyo.edu/Plantscience/lilac-a...
Reply:I%26#039;ve had a simlar issue with some of shrubs. Inspect the base/roots when digging them up. My shrubs had worms digging through the trunk. Report It
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What is killing off my lilac bushes?
I would imagine some type of infestation.Ants are sometimes a problem also.
http://ces.uwyo.edu/Plantscience/lilac-a...
Reply:I%26#039;ve had a simlar issue with some of shrubs. Inspect the base/roots when digging them up. My shrubs had worms digging through the trunk. Report It
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I need to transfer my Lilac Trees and Hyacynth.?
I%26#039;m am moving soon and I don%26#039;t want to leave my newly planted Lilac Trees. Is there a way that I can transplant them into a large pot and bring them into the house. They are only about 2 feet tall right now.
Also, same goes for my Hyacynth. But it%26#039;s only about 7 - 8 inches tall.
They are both still growing, even in all this cold. I do not want to leave them here when we move And I don%26#039;t want them to die over the winter. We will be moving anywhere from the next 2 - 4 months. Our landlord doesn%26#039;t appreciate the plants, and is trying to %26quot;Accidently%26quot; run them over with the lawnmower. We only have 2 Lilac trees and 1 Hyacynth.
PLEASE HELP.!!!!!!!
I need to transfer my Lilac Trees and Hyacynth.?
Not a problem. If they were planted recently %26lt;2 months, then you should be able to put them back into a pot. If it is a longer period, they may have already taken root, in which case I would recommend digging as much as twice the pot size and just putting it in a burlap bag. Try to replant it ASAP mixing a little peat with the dirt in the new hole and spade the roots a little. It will encourage new root growth.
Reply:Hi:
There is no reason you shouldn%26#039;t be able to transplant your two plants, as long as they haven%26#039;t been in the ground too long.
The major item you have to be careful with is the main root system or the mother root. All plants have them. When transplanting into a pot, make sure you did around the base and put your shovel up underneath the plants. I get down on my hands and knees so I can see the larger roots.
Transplant the plants into a good soil mixture of a light weight potting soil. (no bark) Add some humas and vermiculite to the soil. Also use warm water as the warmth is good for the root system. You can also add a little organic mushroom compost to the potting soil. This is an organic fertilizer that will last up to one year. Your plants will love it even if it doesn%26#039;t smell to great! If you do this now, your plants will be fine for a few months until you move.
Best of luck to you and if you need any other help, please feel free to contact me at my website. I will direct you to my site map as well as landscape article section. The site map has everything that is on this website. Landscape articles has many pages on different topics. Good luck to you. Have a great day!
Kimberly
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Also, same goes for my Hyacynth. But it%26#039;s only about 7 - 8 inches tall.
They are both still growing, even in all this cold. I do not want to leave them here when we move And I don%26#039;t want them to die over the winter. We will be moving anywhere from the next 2 - 4 months. Our landlord doesn%26#039;t appreciate the plants, and is trying to %26quot;Accidently%26quot; run them over with the lawnmower. We only have 2 Lilac trees and 1 Hyacynth.
PLEASE HELP.!!!!!!!
I need to transfer my Lilac Trees and Hyacynth.?
Not a problem. If they were planted recently %26lt;2 months, then you should be able to put them back into a pot. If it is a longer period, they may have already taken root, in which case I would recommend digging as much as twice the pot size and just putting it in a burlap bag. Try to replant it ASAP mixing a little peat with the dirt in the new hole and spade the roots a little. It will encourage new root growth.
Reply:Hi:
There is no reason you shouldn%26#039;t be able to transplant your two plants, as long as they haven%26#039;t been in the ground too long.
The major item you have to be careful with is the main root system or the mother root. All plants have them. When transplanting into a pot, make sure you did around the base and put your shovel up underneath the plants. I get down on my hands and knees so I can see the larger roots.
Transplant the plants into a good soil mixture of a light weight potting soil. (no bark) Add some humas and vermiculite to the soil. Also use warm water as the warmth is good for the root system. You can also add a little organic mushroom compost to the potting soil. This is an organic fertilizer that will last up to one year. Your plants will love it even if it doesn%26#039;t smell to great! If you do this now, your plants will be fine for a few months until you move.
Best of luck to you and if you need any other help, please feel free to contact me at my website. I will direct you to my site map as well as landscape article section. The site map has everything that is on this website. Landscape articles has many pages on different topics. Good luck to you. Have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
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Beige and lilac, can you match it?
Some didnt understand my previous question, so here it is again...
We all know some colours dont mix or even match, so heres my challenge to all fashion lovers, to send me perhaps a link or two with your combo fashion inspiration... that may prove that beige and lilac actually do go?
Beige and lilac, can you match it?
What%26#039;s wrong with beige and Lilac. Beige goes with anything...
http://www.yarnsonline.com.au/prod246.ht...
http://www.designerexposure.com/product/...
http://sorchastore.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?...
Reply:gosh you must have an interesting life
Reply:I%26#039;m great at colors that don%26#039;t match. Add sage or heather.
Reply:Look at all the bbc news readers!! They are all wearing lilac - so boring.
Reply:yes beige and lilac.do go. but i prefer matching a pastel colour or nutral with a loud colour.....sorry didnt have no pics.
Reply:i hate lilac. light pink is better
Reply:Cream and lilac go very well. Add lite peach and you%26#039;ve got a real winning combo.
Note: Those were all the colors of mixed roses I ordered for my mother funeral...I chose a light purple casket as it was her favoite color...she wore a peachy pink silk Shantung dress and jacket. The floral arrangements of lilac, peach and cream were over the top. She would have truly loved it as she loved colors and was a such a fashion plate in her life...made all her clothes and loved high style, etc., as well as an Ava Gardner type in looks and a Sophia Loren body. She was always way ahead of the trends too. It was different and had such an expensive and much loved look about it.
Reply:I don’t see why not, beige is a neutral color, it pretty much can be match with anything. If in doubt, try on some clothes in those colors, to see if they will look good on you.
Reply:look here
http://www.dulux.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores...
Reply:All I can intuitively say is: lots of beige tiny bit of lilac or the other way round: lots of lilac with a tiny bit of beige... like accents only... very chique... but only if ya do it right..
Reply:Beige hat, wide and tall with silk lilac daffodils. You can%26#039;t go wrong.
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We all know some colours dont mix or even match, so heres my challenge to all fashion lovers, to send me perhaps a link or two with your combo fashion inspiration... that may prove that beige and lilac actually do go?
Beige and lilac, can you match it?
What%26#039;s wrong with beige and Lilac. Beige goes with anything...
http://www.yarnsonline.com.au/prod246.ht...
http://www.designerexposure.com/product/...
http://sorchastore.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?...
Reply:gosh you must have an interesting life
Reply:I%26#039;m great at colors that don%26#039;t match. Add sage or heather.
Reply:Look at all the bbc news readers!! They are all wearing lilac - so boring.
Reply:yes beige and lilac.do go. but i prefer matching a pastel colour or nutral with a loud colour.....sorry didnt have no pics.
Reply:i hate lilac. light pink is better
Reply:Cream and lilac go very well. Add lite peach and you%26#039;ve got a real winning combo.
Note: Those were all the colors of mixed roses I ordered for my mother funeral...I chose a light purple casket as it was her favoite color...she wore a peachy pink silk Shantung dress and jacket. The floral arrangements of lilac, peach and cream were over the top. She would have truly loved it as she loved colors and was a such a fashion plate in her life...made all her clothes and loved high style, etc., as well as an Ava Gardner type in looks and a Sophia Loren body. She was always way ahead of the trends too. It was different and had such an expensive and much loved look about it.
Reply:I don’t see why not, beige is a neutral color, it pretty much can be match with anything. If in doubt, try on some clothes in those colors, to see if they will look good on you.
Reply:look here
http://www.dulux.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores...
Reply:All I can intuitively say is: lots of beige tiny bit of lilac or the other way round: lots of lilac with a tiny bit of beige... like accents only... very chique... but only if ya do it right..
Reply:Beige hat, wide and tall with silk lilac daffodils. You can%26#039;t go wrong.
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How do you kill a Lilac bush?
I am allergic to lilac. There is a very big lilac bush outside the back entrance of the office I work at. How can I discretely kill this bush and make it appear as though it died of natural causes?
How do you kill a Lilac bush?
cut and remove the bark in a ring around the trunk--it is the bark which keeps the bush alive--cut thru it all around and ..voila ..dead bush..
Reply:I think it is against the law to kill the lilac. Instead of breaking the law, get another job.....with your lack of morals, I%26#039;m sure everyone with whom you work will be pleased if you leave.
Reply:take a pill for your allergy to a lilac bush, they smell great and I would be pissed off if it died.
Reply:You can be arrested for destruction of property and sued for replacement.
Find another door.
Reply:With a lilac bush killer =)
Reply:Don%26#039;t go out the back entrance or hang around there if you are allergic...common sense..
Reply:I hate the thought of killing a beautiful plant but you can put soapy water on it.it may take a while but it will work.
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How do you kill a Lilac bush?
cut and remove the bark in a ring around the trunk--it is the bark which keeps the bush alive--cut thru it all around and ..voila ..dead bush..
Reply:I think it is against the law to kill the lilac. Instead of breaking the law, get another job.....with your lack of morals, I%26#039;m sure everyone with whom you work will be pleased if you leave.
Reply:take a pill for your allergy to a lilac bush, they smell great and I would be pissed off if it died.
Reply:You can be arrested for destruction of property and sued for replacement.
Find another door.
Reply:With a lilac bush killer =)
Reply:Don%26#039;t go out the back entrance or hang around there if you are allergic...common sense..
Reply:I hate the thought of killing a beautiful plant but you can put soapy water on it.it may take a while but it will work.
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Kenzo perfume lilac scent?
Do you know what the exact name of Kenzo perfume which smells like lilac flowers is?
Kenzo perfume lilac scent?
The only perfume I have from Kenzo is called Flower don%26#039;t know if that%26#039;s the one but it%26#039;s nice any way!
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Kenzo perfume lilac scent?
The only perfume I have from Kenzo is called Flower don%26#039;t know if that%26#039;s the one but it%26#039;s nice any way!
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Miss Kim Lilac Bush Zone 5?
I just got a Miss Kim Lilac bush and I live in Chicago. Can anyone tell me how tall it gets here? I%26#039;ve seen reports online of anywhere from 5 feet to 8 feet. Also, it%26#039;s in the container right now that I got it in and it looks like it%26#039;s getting ready to bloom soon. Should I plant it now or wait for it to bloom so I don%26#039;t disturb it? Should I add any soil amendments when I do plant it?
Thanks!
Miss Kim Lilac Bush Zone 5?
I live just west of Chicago, and I planted 2 Miss Kim 2 years ago. Plant it now in full sun - dig the hole 2x the size of the container it is planted in. I always buy a $3.00 bag of rich top soil for every shrub I plant. Mix the top soil in with the soil dug from the hole, mix in some slow release regular fertilizer in with the back fill. Plant and water it well, check it every other day. I would water every other day till at least May 15th (depending on rain) My Miss kims are in partial shade, and they do not like their space. I have seen them in my neighborhood in full sun, they thrive, takes a few years for them to get huge (6 ft. tall - 5-6 %26#039; wide) but you can prune them after blooming to keep them compact. They are the BEST smelling lilac bush and one of my favorites!
Reply:miss kim is a dwarf lilac bush. it will very slowly grow to about 8 to 10 feet but it will be gradual. this is in zone 7. i would plant it after the last frost date u have in chicago just to make sure your blooms arent damaged by frost. i always add soil amendments when i plant anything but for a lilac i would probably add composted cow manure to your top soil
Reply:How tall it grows will depend on conditions, the last figure (8ft) is its optimum height. If the container it is in is large enough that it isn%26#039;t root bound you could plant it, however when planting you always want to spread roots out, so then you may loose your blossoms. Lilacs like alkaline soil so some lime would be a good thing, and they like cow manure every couple of years as a fertilizer. Hope this helps.
Reply:I would suggest that you plant it now since it is not putting all the energy yet.
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Miss Kim Lilac Bush Zone 5?
I live just west of Chicago, and I planted 2 Miss Kim 2 years ago. Plant it now in full sun - dig the hole 2x the size of the container it is planted in. I always buy a $3.00 bag of rich top soil for every shrub I plant. Mix the top soil in with the soil dug from the hole, mix in some slow release regular fertilizer in with the back fill. Plant and water it well, check it every other day. I would water every other day till at least May 15th (depending on rain) My Miss kims are in partial shade, and they do not like their space. I have seen them in my neighborhood in full sun, they thrive, takes a few years for them to get huge (6 ft. tall - 5-6 %26#039; wide) but you can prune them after blooming to keep them compact. They are the BEST smelling lilac bush and one of my favorites!
Reply:miss kim is a dwarf lilac bush. it will very slowly grow to about 8 to 10 feet but it will be gradual. this is in zone 7. i would plant it after the last frost date u have in chicago just to make sure your blooms arent damaged by frost. i always add soil amendments when i plant anything but for a lilac i would probably add composted cow manure to your top soil
Reply:How tall it grows will depend on conditions, the last figure (8ft) is its optimum height. If the container it is in is large enough that it isn%26#039;t root bound you could plant it, however when planting you always want to spread roots out, so then you may loose your blossoms. Lilacs like alkaline soil so some lime would be a good thing, and they like cow manure every couple of years as a fertilizer. Hope this helps.
Reply:I would suggest that you plant it now since it is not putting all the energy yet.
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Can a lilac colored satin dress be made white?
I have always had this dress- it is very simple, no texture to it at all, just sleek light lilac colored flowing satiny dress. I just love how it fits and would like a dress just like this for my wedding....wich made me wonder. I know fabrics can be dyed different colors, but what about white? Is there any way my dress could be bleached? I feel crazy even asking this, but is it possible?
Can a lilac colored satin dress be made white?
The basic rule of dyeing is that it is far easier to dye from a light colour to a dark colour. When going from a darker colour to a lighter one there%26#039;s a chance the fabric can be ruined because the chemicals that remove colour can be vary harsh.
It all depends on the fiber content of the satin. If it%26#039;s a silk satin then you can attempt to lift the colour or remove it using a proper dye remover. Don%26#039;t just dunk it in chlorine bleach, that will weaken and possibly destroy the fibers. There are chemicals that are made for removing dye without harming the fibers as bad a bleach does. Take it to a dry cleaners that does dye and colour removal. It%26#039;s not cheap, but it can be done.
If the dress is made of polyester satin, then it can%26#039;t be made white. polyester is coloured using a combination of caustic chemicals and very high heat.
Here%26#039;s a third idea, one that%26#039;s will keep your favourite dress lilac, you won%26#039;t risk wrecking the favourite dress and you will have a wedding gown that you love. Take the dress to a few custom dressmakers and find one who can make a new dress based on your old one. She can trace a pattern off the dress you have, and use the pattern to make a new dress, only in white. There%26#039;s plenty of smooth flowing satins in my local fabric store, including smooth satin charmuese in polyester and in silk, both about the same price. Good Luck!
Reply:It%26#039;s possible, but to do so you could consult a tailor first. They could possibly advise you on good bleaching methods or specific bleaches/dyes to use and maybe even could cover the dress in white or something like that.
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Can a lilac colored satin dress be made white?
The basic rule of dyeing is that it is far easier to dye from a light colour to a dark colour. When going from a darker colour to a lighter one there%26#039;s a chance the fabric can be ruined because the chemicals that remove colour can be vary harsh.
It all depends on the fiber content of the satin. If it%26#039;s a silk satin then you can attempt to lift the colour or remove it using a proper dye remover. Don%26#039;t just dunk it in chlorine bleach, that will weaken and possibly destroy the fibers. There are chemicals that are made for removing dye without harming the fibers as bad a bleach does. Take it to a dry cleaners that does dye and colour removal. It%26#039;s not cheap, but it can be done.
If the dress is made of polyester satin, then it can%26#039;t be made white. polyester is coloured using a combination of caustic chemicals and very high heat.
Here%26#039;s a third idea, one that%26#039;s will keep your favourite dress lilac, you won%26#039;t risk wrecking the favourite dress and you will have a wedding gown that you love. Take the dress to a few custom dressmakers and find one who can make a new dress based on your old one. She can trace a pattern off the dress you have, and use the pattern to make a new dress, only in white. There%26#039;s plenty of smooth flowing satins in my local fabric store, including smooth satin charmuese in polyester and in silk, both about the same price. Good Luck!
Reply:It%26#039;s possible, but to do so you could consult a tailor first. They could possibly advise you on good bleaching methods or specific bleaches/dyes to use and maybe even could cover the dress in white or something like that.
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Lavender or lilac as a color? And why is purple the new pink?
No matter what the magazines say this year, I%26#039;ve noticed that a lot more young women and little girls like purple, not pink. I do, too, esp. lilac. When did this shift?
Lavender or lilac as a color? And why is purple the new pink?
Yes I love lavender and lilac too. I think it is more flattering for most hair and skin tones than pink. I have fair, pinkish skin, fair hair and blue eyes, and although lilac always looks good on me, it is hard to get a shade of pink that does not clash with anything else. The blue tones in lilac are much more flattering.
Reply:Um, I just bought a fuschia top! It%26#039;s not as nice as lilac though. Report It
Reply:lavender
Reply:I don%26#039;t know but purple ROCKS so im not suprised!
Reply:Lavender, as you know is a lighter purpleish color. Lilac, isnt as much. Lilac is a dark purple. I%26#039;d pick lavender and Id pick the flower over lilacs too! And as far as I am concerned, purple isnt the new pink because every girl I know hates pink, and believe me, I know over 200 girls.
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Lavender or lilac as a color? And why is purple the new pink?
Yes I love lavender and lilac too. I think it is more flattering for most hair and skin tones than pink. I have fair, pinkish skin, fair hair and blue eyes, and although lilac always looks good on me, it is hard to get a shade of pink that does not clash with anything else. The blue tones in lilac are much more flattering.
Reply:Um, I just bought a fuschia top! It%26#039;s not as nice as lilac though. Report It
Reply:lavender
Reply:I don%26#039;t know but purple ROCKS so im not suprised!
Reply:Lavender, as you know is a lighter purpleish color. Lilac, isnt as much. Lilac is a dark purple. I%26#039;d pick lavender and Id pick the flower over lilacs too! And as far as I am concerned, purple isnt the new pink because every girl I know hates pink, and believe me, I know over 200 girls.
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Can you trim a lilac bush every year?
My mother in law told me that if you trim a lilac bush it wont bloom for seven years. I have some lilac bushes at my new house that are huge. They really need to be trimmed but, I%26#039;m afraid to do so now. Anybody know anything about this?
Can you trim a lilac bush every year?
I have 2 dozen lilac bushes.... I prune them every year.
But after they%26#039;re done flowering, I shape and prune them. By pruning, they will become %26quot;bushier%26quot;, or fuller. I always keep them at a height that I can reach the blooms at the top without too much help. If yours are already way past that height, don%26#039;t try to trim them down more than a third of their height this year. If you still want them shorter, wait til next year and give them another third cut, and so on until they%26#039;re at the height you want them to be. It could take a few years to get them where you want them. Pruning too heavily in one year could kill the plant.
Never prune them in the spring, you%26#039;ll cut off the blooms you would of had that year. Even a late fall pruning could reduce your blooms for the next spring. You have to do it when they have enough time after to send out new growth before going dormant for the winter. I always trim mine right after blooming and have more flowers than I could ever use the next spring. Keep in mind, that when you pick them to bring in the house, you%26#039;re pruning them. So, pick away and enjoy the fragrance!
Reply:yes you can
it will still bloom every year
trust me it will bloom
trim it up
i trimmed mine up in mid summer without any problems
Reply:I wouldn%26#039;t but may be thin them out
Reply:yes, right after it%26#039;s blooms have faded is the best time to do this!
Reply:trim it -this keeps it tidy and prevents it from being overgrown. it will also encourage more flowers. dead head during the flowering season and cut the plant down at the end of the season. mulch well and fertilize.
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Can you trim a lilac bush every year?
I have 2 dozen lilac bushes.... I prune them every year.
But after they%26#039;re done flowering, I shape and prune them. By pruning, they will become %26quot;bushier%26quot;, or fuller. I always keep them at a height that I can reach the blooms at the top without too much help. If yours are already way past that height, don%26#039;t try to trim them down more than a third of their height this year. If you still want them shorter, wait til next year and give them another third cut, and so on until they%26#039;re at the height you want them to be. It could take a few years to get them where you want them. Pruning too heavily in one year could kill the plant.
Never prune them in the spring, you%26#039;ll cut off the blooms you would of had that year. Even a late fall pruning could reduce your blooms for the next spring. You have to do it when they have enough time after to send out new growth before going dormant for the winter. I always trim mine right after blooming and have more flowers than I could ever use the next spring. Keep in mind, that when you pick them to bring in the house, you%26#039;re pruning them. So, pick away and enjoy the fragrance!
Reply:yes you can
it will still bloom every year
trust me it will bloom
trim it up
i trimmed mine up in mid summer without any problems
Reply:I wouldn%26#039;t but may be thin them out
Reply:yes, right after it%26#039;s blooms have faded is the best time to do this!
Reply:trim it -this keeps it tidy and prevents it from being overgrown. it will also encourage more flowers. dead head during the flowering season and cut the plant down at the end of the season. mulch well and fertilize.
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You mate your homozygous black Persian with a homozygous lilac Persian. What color would the kittens be?
suppose you mate your homozygous black Persian with a homozygous lilac Persian. What color would the kittens most likely be?
A. Lilac
B. Black
C. Some lilac and some black
D. Black and Lilac swirled
Which one is the correct answer? please explain your answer.
Thanks again for your help.
You mate your homozygous black Persian with a homozygous lilac Persian. What color would the kittens be?
Black is dominant all kittens will be black
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A. Lilac
B. Black
C. Some lilac and some black
D. Black and Lilac swirled
Which one is the correct answer? please explain your answer.
Thanks again for your help.
You mate your homozygous black Persian with a homozygous lilac Persian. What color would the kittens be?
Black is dominant all kittens will be black
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What colors coordinate with Lilac?
What colors coordinate with Lilac or Orchid? There is an example of the 2 colors on this site, though lilac is called %26quot;Passion%26quot;. I already am using Silver as an accent. I know white of course, but I didn%26#039;t want it to be too plain.
http://www.davidsformalwear.com/images/A...
What colors coordinate with Lilac?
I think black would be a great contrast with the light Orchid, light white, and light silver.. it%26#039;ll add that little PUNCH in there. otherwise, a darker shade of the lilac or orchid to add some color contrasts. Plus, it%26#039;ll make it slightly more manish for your lucky fiance
Reply:What about a chocolate brown? I%26#039;m not sure what season you are having your wedding in, but I have seen chocolate brown used with pastel colors and its very beautiful. I think that chocolate brown and lilac with a silver accent would be very pretty and classy and well as being trendy since it is being used it a lot of weddings, fashions, and home decor lately.
Edit: Like that espresso color on your link, maybe a little lighter, its hard to tell from the screen.
Reply:Lilac and pale yellow. Lilac and hot pink. Lilac and black. Lilac and chocolate brown. Lilac and spring green.
Reply:For our July wedding we had pink, yellow, lilac, and light teal. The attendants%26#039; dresses were a printed fabric on white, tiny little flowers in those colors, kind of watercolor-ish, so we pulled our colors from that. Very happy and bright - and fun to coordinate!
Reply:You could do a very light green, light pink or light blue. Cream would also be gorgeous. I once saw a lilac wedding done with pale peach accents, it was so gorgeous. Probably not that last one if you have silver, though huh lol.
Good luck! It sounds so pretty.
Reply:yellow, brown, white, black, lt pastel green
Reply:A pale yellow would compliment lilac or a darker shade in the purple family.
Reply:Greens or berry pink or turquois...turquois would be pretty.
Reply:I think you should go with either a mint green or a pale yellow. I%26#039;m using a bright fuschia %26amp; green. Colors that are actually complimentary to each other are the exact opposites on the color wheel. That%26#039;s how you get that %26quot;pop%26quot; effect. Here%26#039;s a wheel for you to look at:
http://www.malanenewman.com/images/color...
Reply:Below are examples...some off the wall subjects so just pay attention to the colors!!
http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/recep...
and this will give you some ideas as well!!!
Reply:I think pale blue, pink and cream are nicest with lilac. Or perhaps a darker purple?
Reply:If you want to stick with Davids formalware, I would go with Ivory. Keep it simple :-)
Reply:What about going with a pale yellow color? Or maybe what you could do is do lilac, silver and gold.
I think those three colors would look beautiful together.
The colors are rather hard to picture. I tried to find a few pictures for you. Not an exact color match, but hopefully it will be able to help you out. Best of luck to you and congrats! =)
http://www.whitelacewedding.com/50226711...
http://reigninggifts.com/images/Purple_G...
http://artfullyours.com/purple_yellow_ca...
http://hellosingapore.info/singapore-flo...
http://www.fbsind.com/FLOATS/Iridescent_...
http://images.theknot.com/blimages/P18_M...
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http://www.davidsformalwear.com/images/A...
What colors coordinate with Lilac?
I think black would be a great contrast with the light Orchid, light white, and light silver.. it%26#039;ll add that little PUNCH in there. otherwise, a darker shade of the lilac or orchid to add some color contrasts. Plus, it%26#039;ll make it slightly more manish for your lucky fiance
Reply:What about a chocolate brown? I%26#039;m not sure what season you are having your wedding in, but I have seen chocolate brown used with pastel colors and its very beautiful. I think that chocolate brown and lilac with a silver accent would be very pretty and classy and well as being trendy since it is being used it a lot of weddings, fashions, and home decor lately.
Edit: Like that espresso color on your link, maybe a little lighter, its hard to tell from the screen.
Reply:Lilac and pale yellow. Lilac and hot pink. Lilac and black. Lilac and chocolate brown. Lilac and spring green.
Reply:For our July wedding we had pink, yellow, lilac, and light teal. The attendants%26#039; dresses were a printed fabric on white, tiny little flowers in those colors, kind of watercolor-ish, so we pulled our colors from that. Very happy and bright - and fun to coordinate!
Reply:You could do a very light green, light pink or light blue. Cream would also be gorgeous. I once saw a lilac wedding done with pale peach accents, it was so gorgeous. Probably not that last one if you have silver, though huh lol.
Good luck! It sounds so pretty.
Reply:yellow, brown, white, black, lt pastel green
Reply:A pale yellow would compliment lilac or a darker shade in the purple family.
Reply:Greens or berry pink or turquois...turquois would be pretty.
Reply:I think you should go with either a mint green or a pale yellow. I%26#039;m using a bright fuschia %26amp; green. Colors that are actually complimentary to each other are the exact opposites on the color wheel. That%26#039;s how you get that %26quot;pop%26quot; effect. Here%26#039;s a wheel for you to look at:
http://www.malanenewman.com/images/color...
Reply:Below are examples...some off the wall subjects so just pay attention to the colors!!
http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/recep...
and this will give you some ideas as well!!!
Reply:I think pale blue, pink and cream are nicest with lilac. Or perhaps a darker purple?
Reply:If you want to stick with Davids formalware, I would go with Ivory. Keep it simple :-)
Reply:What about going with a pale yellow color? Or maybe what you could do is do lilac, silver and gold.
I think those three colors would look beautiful together.
The colors are rather hard to picture. I tried to find a few pictures for you. Not an exact color match, but hopefully it will be able to help you out. Best of luck to you and congrats! =)
http://www.whitelacewedding.com/50226711...
http://reigninggifts.com/images/Purple_G...
http://artfullyours.com/purple_yellow_ca...
http://hellosingapore.info/singapore-flo...
http://www.fbsind.com/FLOATS/Iridescent_...
http://images.theknot.com/blimages/P18_M...
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Can you trim a lilac bush every year?
My mother in law told me that if you trim a lilac bush it wont bloom for seven years. I have some lilac bushes at my new house that are huge. They really need to be trimmed but, I%26#039;m afraid to do so now. Anybody know anything about this?
Can you trim a lilac bush every year?
u can trim them but only after they have flowered already! don%26#039;t wait too long after this has occured or u will destroy next years buds!
Reply:I prune and trim mine every year and no problem. Check the internet on how to prune lilacs. They have very good points and advice
Reply:Right after this years bloom is the best time to trim lilacs. They don%26#039;t set next years bloom until late summer into fall. If you cut it WAY back you may have limited bloom next year but if you just reshape it will be fine. Even if you cut WAY back it will be just fine in the 2nd year. Sometimes you just have to do it.
Reply:We have one right at the front corner of the house that we must keep trimmed or it would infringe on the walkway. We trim it every year, and that hasn%26#039;t kept it from blooming very nicely. Don%26#039;t trim it now, though - spring or fall.
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Can you trim a lilac bush every year?
u can trim them but only after they have flowered already! don%26#039;t wait too long after this has occured or u will destroy next years buds!
Reply:I prune and trim mine every year and no problem. Check the internet on how to prune lilacs. They have very good points and advice
Reply:Right after this years bloom is the best time to trim lilacs. They don%26#039;t set next years bloom until late summer into fall. If you cut it WAY back you may have limited bloom next year but if you just reshape it will be fine. Even if you cut WAY back it will be just fine in the 2nd year. Sometimes you just have to do it.
Reply:We have one right at the front corner of the house that we must keep trimmed or it would infringe on the walkway. We trim it every year, and that hasn%26#039;t kept it from blooming very nicely. Don%26#039;t trim it now, though - spring or fall.
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Do lilac, white and red match?
I%26#039;m thinking of wearing an outfit were the shirt is lilac, white capris and a bright red belt, shoes and earrings. Does it match?
Do lilac, white and red match?
No hun, but to be honest fashion is about how you feel but i personally wouldnt wear the lilac top a navy top would look gorgeous though :D sorry %26lt;3
Reply:Hm...I personally don%26#039;t think it matches well. Maybe if it%26#039;s a bit lighter lilac, almost white...or a more maroon/burgundy color instead of hot bright red.
Or, you should trade the white capris for black ones.
Reply:Nice colours but sorry they would clas if put all together at the same time
Reply:no!! red and lilac dont match!
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Do lilac, white and red match?
No hun, but to be honest fashion is about how you feel but i personally wouldnt wear the lilac top a navy top would look gorgeous though :D sorry %26lt;3
Reply:Hm...I personally don%26#039;t think it matches well. Maybe if it%26#039;s a bit lighter lilac, almost white...or a more maroon/burgundy color instead of hot bright red.
Or, you should trade the white capris for black ones.
Reply:Nice colours but sorry they would clas if put all together at the same time
Reply:no!! red and lilac dont match!
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Transplanting Lilac's?
I am moving in May and I want to take some of my Lilac bushes with me. I live in PA and I want to transplant some of them and I don%26#039;t know when. Thank you
Transplanting Lilac%26#039;s?
You can dig the plants up as soon as the ground is soft enough to dig (as long as it is not too muddy). Use a very sharp blade on your shovel or spade to cut the roots and not tare them. Make sure that you get enough dirt. Do not allow the roots to be out in direct sunlight. Pack the soil tightly in burlap or transfer to large container, keeping the soil as solid as possible.
Water well and do not allow to dry.
At the new location dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Back fill with topsoil mixed with old manure. Keep the plant at the same level as before (not too deep or too shallow). Mulch and water as needed.
For best results, make sure they are in the ground before the end of May.
Reply:They will transplant very well if you follow Richard%26#039;s instructions.
Depnding on the size of the bush you are transplanting (runners or full bush) you could dig up the runners as early as you can get your shovel in the dirt and plant them in a pot so that come May you know for sure whether or not you got enough of the root structure. With the biggers plants, wait until as late as possible to lessen the risk.
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Transplanting Lilac%26#039;s?
You can dig the plants up as soon as the ground is soft enough to dig (as long as it is not too muddy). Use a very sharp blade on your shovel or spade to cut the roots and not tare them. Make sure that you get enough dirt. Do not allow the roots to be out in direct sunlight. Pack the soil tightly in burlap or transfer to large container, keeping the soil as solid as possible.
Water well and do not allow to dry.
At the new location dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Back fill with topsoil mixed with old manure. Keep the plant at the same level as before (not too deep or too shallow). Mulch and water as needed.
For best results, make sure they are in the ground before the end of May.
Reply:They will transplant very well if you follow Richard%26#039;s instructions.
Depnding on the size of the bush you are transplanting (runners or full bush) you could dig up the runners as early as you can get your shovel in the dirt and plant them in a pot so that come May you know for sure whether or not you got enough of the root structure. With the biggers plants, wait until as late as possible to lessen the risk.
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My lilac bush's leaves have white spots?
My lilac bush is being shadowed by a large rose of sharon I don%26#039;t know if this has anything to do with it. But there is a white, mildew on the leaves. Could it be a vitamin thing or lack of sun?
My lilac bush%26#039;s leaves have white spots?
Most likely white mildew, kind of fungus. You might need to create more air circulation for the bush and trim rose of sharon a bit, so the lilac will get more sunshine(not too much, though). Treat with fungicide and see what happens. Don%26#039;t forget! Lilac is acid loving plants, but the rose isn%26#039;t. Don%26#039;t use rose food for lilac.
Reply:Sounds more like a fungus. Take some of the damaged leaves to your local nursery or garden center. They can help..
Reply:There is a tiny white bug that lookd like white mildew, did you look real close.. the bug is harmless. if it is mildew , you can spray with any good (I like Bayer brand) fungicide, or use a root absorbed fungicide. . Rose treat or miracid helps plants resist fungii.. Epsom salts help most bushes by increasing health and resistance( about a half a cup per gallon water twice a season)..Lilac does not like wet feet- so let it get a little dry between waterings
Reply:bug spray.
Reply:COULD BE SPIDER MITES... YOU COULD TAKE A SAMPLE OF THE LEAVES TO YOUR LOCAL EXTENSION OFFICE AND THEY MAY BE ABLE TO TELL YOU FOR SURE.
Reply:It is not lack of nutrients or lack of sun, it is a bug. They look like white specs or sometimes a white cobweb like film, get some ortho %26quot;bug b gone%26quot; treat the plant before the pests kill it.
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My lilac bush%26#039;s leaves have white spots?
Most likely white mildew, kind of fungus. You might need to create more air circulation for the bush and trim rose of sharon a bit, so the lilac will get more sunshine(not too much, though). Treat with fungicide and see what happens. Don%26#039;t forget! Lilac is acid loving plants, but the rose isn%26#039;t. Don%26#039;t use rose food for lilac.
Reply:Sounds more like a fungus. Take some of the damaged leaves to your local nursery or garden center. They can help..
Reply:There is a tiny white bug that lookd like white mildew, did you look real close.. the bug is harmless. if it is mildew , you can spray with any good (I like Bayer brand) fungicide, or use a root absorbed fungicide. . Rose treat or miracid helps plants resist fungii.. Epsom salts help most bushes by increasing health and resistance( about a half a cup per gallon water twice a season)..Lilac does not like wet feet- so let it get a little dry between waterings
Reply:bug spray.
Reply:COULD BE SPIDER MITES... YOU COULD TAKE A SAMPLE OF THE LEAVES TO YOUR LOCAL EXTENSION OFFICE AND THEY MAY BE ABLE TO TELL YOU FOR SURE.
Reply:It is not lack of nutrients or lack of sun, it is a bug. They look like white specs or sometimes a white cobweb like film, get some ortho %26quot;bug b gone%26quot; treat the plant before the pests kill it.
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Drying lilac blooms?
I would love to dry my lilac blooms. Thought they would make a great potpourri. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Drying lilac blooms?
Two methods I have used on other flowers for potpouri.
1. Hang the bloom and stem upside down in a cool dry place for at least a month. The bloom will be fragile so handle carefully until you are ready to use it.
2. A quicker method is suspend and cover the bloom and stalk (as much as you are going to use) in silica gel. It is a powerful drying agent and works fast. But the bloom must be completely immersed. Inside the bloom too. This can be found at most craft stores. Follow the instructions on the container.
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Drying lilac blooms?
Two methods I have used on other flowers for potpouri.
1. Hang the bloom and stem upside down in a cool dry place for at least a month. The bloom will be fragile so handle carefully until you are ready to use it.
2. A quicker method is suspend and cover the bloom and stalk (as much as you are going to use) in silica gel. It is a powerful drying agent and works fast. But the bloom must be completely immersed. Inside the bloom too. This can be found at most craft stores. Follow the instructions on the container.
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Pruning Lilac?
When should I prune my Lilac Thanx
Pruning Lilac?
Lilacs are probably the most popular flowering shrub Those fragrant purple or white flowers of the common lilac remind us just how wonderful spring is. And the colorful magenta, red, pink single and double flowers of the hybrid lilacs suggest that the beauty of this plant is boundless.
But if not tended properly, the lilac bush soon degenerates into mostly unproductive wood with fewer, smaller flowers.
You can keep your lilac shrubs healthy with the help of a good pruning tool. Prune lilacs for the first time when they are head-high. The best time of year to prune is right after the lilac flowers. Deadheading (removing spent flower heads) is useful on young plants but is seldom worth the time and effort on mature specimens.
Remove all dead and diseased wood, broken branches and pest-infested canes. Maintain about 12 healthy canes per bush. These should be from six to eight years old. Older wood is relatively unproductive and may flower only at the top of the plant.
Once the bush is established, remove the oldest one-sixth to one-eighth of the canes each year and select the same number of suckers to replace them. Remove all other suckers or the plant can quickly become choked and overgrown.
Reply:when its overgrown
Reply:if in doubt, prune between october and february.
Reply:Cut out thin and unproductive branches immediately after flowering.
Reply:Dependant on the age of the lilac,but a good rule of thumb is after flowering. LF
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Pruning Lilac?
Lilacs are probably the most popular flowering shrub Those fragrant purple or white flowers of the common lilac remind us just how wonderful spring is. And the colorful magenta, red, pink single and double flowers of the hybrid lilacs suggest that the beauty of this plant is boundless.
But if not tended properly, the lilac bush soon degenerates into mostly unproductive wood with fewer, smaller flowers.
You can keep your lilac shrubs healthy with the help of a good pruning tool. Prune lilacs for the first time when they are head-high. The best time of year to prune is right after the lilac flowers. Deadheading (removing spent flower heads) is useful on young plants but is seldom worth the time and effort on mature specimens.
Remove all dead and diseased wood, broken branches and pest-infested canes. Maintain about 12 healthy canes per bush. These should be from six to eight years old. Older wood is relatively unproductive and may flower only at the top of the plant.
Once the bush is established, remove the oldest one-sixth to one-eighth of the canes each year and select the same number of suckers to replace them. Remove all other suckers or the plant can quickly become choked and overgrown.
Reply:when its overgrown
Reply:if in doubt, prune between october and february.
Reply:Cut out thin and unproductive branches immediately after flowering.
Reply:Dependant on the age of the lilac,but a good rule of thumb is after flowering. LF
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Pruning lilac bushes????
What is the best wasy to prune a lilac bush??
Pruning lilac bushes????
prune a lilac bush only after it blooms.
most people let them grow into hedges..
but if you wish to prune them: when you trim the top..it causes them to get wider...
the reverse is if you trim width..they get taller.
i love the smell of lilacs!
when i was a teenager there were lilac bushes outside my bedroom window..and on those warm days..with the windows open..the room was scented with lilac.
Reply:A good rule to follow with shrubs is to remove 1/3 of the growth every year. That means to completely remove the oldest growth right down to the ground. This will result in new growth, and a completely new lilac bush every 3 years.
Good luck :%26gt;)))
Reply:I use hand held pruners and clip out the tops, down to the next leaf junction.
If you want to do severe pruning, cut them back a third of their height. You won%26#039;t get any flowers, this year, but they will bloom the following year.
After they have bloomed, always remove the seed heads, that form. They will not produce anything and they sap the strength from the bush(s).
Reply:First off, do your pruning just after it finishes blooming. If you wait too long after blooming, you will remove the buds set for next year.
You can remove up to about 1/3 of the length of your branches. I also remove any small branches growing along the ground, and the oldest and largest ones in the middle.
They really are forgiving, as long as you do them right after they bloom. It%26#039;s the same for forsythia.
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Pruning lilac bushes????
prune a lilac bush only after it blooms.
most people let them grow into hedges..
but if you wish to prune them: when you trim the top..it causes them to get wider...
the reverse is if you trim width..they get taller.
i love the smell of lilacs!
when i was a teenager there were lilac bushes outside my bedroom window..and on those warm days..with the windows open..the room was scented with lilac.
Reply:A good rule to follow with shrubs is to remove 1/3 of the growth every year. That means to completely remove the oldest growth right down to the ground. This will result in new growth, and a completely new lilac bush every 3 years.
Good luck :%26gt;)))
Reply:I use hand held pruners and clip out the tops, down to the next leaf junction.
If you want to do severe pruning, cut them back a third of their height. You won%26#039;t get any flowers, this year, but they will bloom the following year.
After they have bloomed, always remove the seed heads, that form. They will not produce anything and they sap the strength from the bush(s).
Reply:First off, do your pruning just after it finishes blooming. If you wait too long after blooming, you will remove the buds set for next year.
You can remove up to about 1/3 of the length of your branches. I also remove any small branches growing along the ground, and the oldest and largest ones in the middle.
They really are forgiving, as long as you do them right after they bloom. It%26#039;s the same for forsythia.
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Redwine lilac?
I go a %26quot;redwine lilac%26quot; as a gift, but I can find no information on it on the Internet. Does it go by another name? Can anyone tell me about this plant?
Thanks!
Redwine lilac?
Found it !!
This ruby colored red shows lilac tones, which may lead you to believe the wine tastes of lilacs, and you%26#039;d be right, too! The intense bouquet calls to mind purple flowers and ripe plumy fruit. And the palate is well-structured and long. This is extremely adaptable at the table. Try it with anything cheesy, or saucy or meaty… you get the picture!
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Thanks!
Redwine lilac?
Found it !!
This ruby colored red shows lilac tones, which may lead you to believe the wine tastes of lilacs, and you%26#039;d be right, too! The intense bouquet calls to mind purple flowers and ripe plumy fruit. And the palate is well-structured and long. This is extremely adaptable at the table. Try it with anything cheesy, or saucy or meaty… you get the picture!
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Victorian lilac and silver colors? Anyone have any pictures or ideas for these wedding colors?
My wedding is in September and i was thinking about my bridemaids wearing Victorian Lilac dresses. different dresses all in the same color. Any one have pictures or ideas?
Victorian lilac and silver colors? Anyone have any pictures or ideas for these wedding colors?
We used navy blue and silver and it looked gorgeous. I wouldn%26#039;t listen to those that bash silver as a wedding color - it%26#039;s perfectly acceptable. Lilac and silver will look lovely.
And I also did the different dresses in the same color. We did the mix and match David%26#039;s Separates in navy blue. They all ended up picking the same skirt, but the 2 BMs picked different tops and the maid and matron of honor ended up picking the same top (coincidence). They LOVED being able to pick their own dress and they were very happy on the wedding day.
http://images.theknot.com/ImageStage/Obj...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://www.dessy.com/collections/dessy/2...
These Knotties are doing lilac and silver:
http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.ht...
http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.ht...
Reply:That would look cool, but maybe if you had different shades of lilac and they had the same dress... or different dresses. I don%26#039;t have any pictures, but you could go to www.DavidsBridal.com and they have a virtual picture that you can create and see whether or not it%26#039;d look sweet!
Hope i helped, and congrats on the wedding!
(I love weddings!)
Reply:I love the idea of lilac as a color; the silver, not so much for a wedding. Lilac was one of my four colours; also had pink, yellow and teal.
The idea of having different dresses in the same colour is really hot now - recently saw a pic of a wedding like this, the girls were wearing green - and it looked so classy - one had strapless, one short sleeves, one spaghetti straps, and one with a little jacket over probably a sleeveless dress.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think the silver will be necessarily bad if it%26#039;s used as an accent rather than a base color. I love the different dresses idea. i was in several weddings like that but we would alll have matching jewlery (that%26#039;s where the silver could come in) or use silver ribbon to tie around the girls bouqets. you may have already tried david%26#039;s bridal but i always love their stuff and you can see tons of colors too.
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Victorian lilac and silver colors? Anyone have any pictures or ideas for these wedding colors?
We used navy blue and silver and it looked gorgeous. I wouldn%26#039;t listen to those that bash silver as a wedding color - it%26#039;s perfectly acceptable. Lilac and silver will look lovely.
And I also did the different dresses in the same color. We did the mix and match David%26#039;s Separates in navy blue. They all ended up picking the same skirt, but the 2 BMs picked different tops and the maid and matron of honor ended up picking the same top (coincidence). They LOVED being able to pick their own dress and they were very happy on the wedding day.
http://images.theknot.com/ImageStage/Obj...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://www.dessy.com/collections/dessy/2...
These Knotties are doing lilac and silver:
http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.ht...
http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.ht...
Reply:That would look cool, but maybe if you had different shades of lilac and they had the same dress... or different dresses. I don%26#039;t have any pictures, but you could go to www.DavidsBridal.com and they have a virtual picture that you can create and see whether or not it%26#039;d look sweet!
Hope i helped, and congrats on the wedding!
(I love weddings!)
Reply:I love the idea of lilac as a color; the silver, not so much for a wedding. Lilac was one of my four colours; also had pink, yellow and teal.
The idea of having different dresses in the same colour is really hot now - recently saw a pic of a wedding like this, the girls were wearing green - and it looked so classy - one had strapless, one short sleeves, one spaghetti straps, and one with a little jacket over probably a sleeveless dress.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think the silver will be necessarily bad if it%26#039;s used as an accent rather than a base color. I love the different dresses idea. i was in several weddings like that but we would alll have matching jewlery (that%26#039;s where the silver could come in) or use silver ribbon to tie around the girls bouqets. you may have already tried david%26#039;s bridal but i always love their stuff and you can see tons of colors too.
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Would lilac-y colour suit me? also what colour shoes?
continuing form my last question ive now found something in a magazine that i could wear. its like a dark lilac (almost purple) dip dyed at the bottom to ice blue.
would this colour suit me? like i said in last question im kinda pale and have deep red hair. also got kinda greeny/ hazely/ browny eyes.
and what colour shoes would go best with the colours of the dress?
Would lilac-y colour suit me? also what colour shoes?
Yes, if you are pale then purple would be great on you, as the deeper colour will bring some flourish to your complexion. Contrasting with the ice blue sounds cool too.
Match with a pair of gold or silver glittery shoes, even black would be good.
Reply:just try it on.
Reply:YES!!!! Blue and purple clash great with red hair!
And keep in mind....
no matter what u wear, u%26#039;ll look great!
Keep Confident!
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Reply:yes I think it will really suit you.
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would this colour suit me? like i said in last question im kinda pale and have deep red hair. also got kinda greeny/ hazely/ browny eyes.
and what colour shoes would go best with the colours of the dress?
Would lilac-y colour suit me? also what colour shoes?
Yes, if you are pale then purple would be great on you, as the deeper colour will bring some flourish to your complexion. Contrasting with the ice blue sounds cool too.
Match with a pair of gold or silver glittery shoes, even black would be good.
Reply:just try it on.
Reply:YES!!!! Blue and purple clash great with red hair!
And keep in mind....
no matter what u wear, u%26#039;ll look great!
Keep Confident!
%26lt;3
Reply:yes I think it will really suit you.
beauty
Should I just cut down my lilac tree and pull the roots up?
My mother planted lilac trees all over the yard and about 10 yrs later she planted maple trees about 15 feet away. Well, now the maple tree has grown over the lilac%26#039;s, so the bush doesnt get sunshine. It has no big purple lilacs. Its just a pathetic looking bush which is very old. Is there any way to preserve it? Can I did a portion of it up and plant it in the sunshine somewhere out back?
Should I just cut down my lilac tree and pull the roots up?
You could dig the lilacs up and plant them where they would flourish. I would be doing that late in the fall after the leaves fall off and it goes into a dormant state. You can also do it in the very early spring while it is still dormant also.
You have to get a large enough root ball to be successful in the transplant effort. I would talk to someone at a local nursery that knows shrub responses to your climate. I just moved a lilac bush last fall (for the same reason) and it is doing fine this spring. I used some special fertilizer in the soil to stimulate root growth. Good Luck!
Reply:We have a lilac bush in our back yard and it%26#039;s nice and bushy. My mom is trying to root some sprigs, but she%26#039;s not sure if it%26#039;s a rootable plant, meaning, growing roots from the shoots she cut off. If your lilac bush has any new shoots growing up from the ground (new bushes), then you can dig them up, but carefully. Then, replant them in a place in your yard that gets lots of sun. Our bush has lots of new shoots growing up from the ground, around the bush. We may dig a few up and replant them elsewhere in our yard so we%26#039;ll have lilac bushes in our front yard - not just the back.
Reply:DIG OUT AROUND THE LILAC BUSH ABOUT 4FT, PULL IT UP KEEPING AS MANY ROOTS INTACT AS POSSIBLE, THEN MOVE THEM TO A BETTER LOCATION, OR GIVE THEM TO A NEIGHBOR, IF YOU CAN%26#039;T TRANSPLANT IMMEDIATELY WRAP ROOTS IN VERY WET CLOTH, UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO TRANSPLANT. MAKE SURE TO KEEP ROOTS VERY WET UNTIL TRAN SPLAT.
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Reply:I have known of lilacs close to 100 years old; so yours should still have some life.
I would dig some up and replant it in some sun; they come back even if cut way back
Reply:You can re-plant them somewhere in the sunlight so they don%26#039;t die.
Reply:I WOULD CUT DOWN THE MAPLE TREE
Reply:put it somewhere else..maybe about if u have a field where u live then put it in front of your yard?
Reply:Why not cut back on the maple trees branches to give enough space between the other lilac trees??? Dont%26#039; get rid of them!! I love lilacs!! They are soo pretty. I don%26#039;t think you can dig up a portion of it and plant it in the sunshine. It may not survive as it could be too week. What you can do is dig the whole thing up and move them some where else they need sun shine. You would just re-set them in the ground with a big enough hole for the roots. You want to get the right tree potting soil to cover up with. Then you would want to get strong stakes (not wooden, they are weak) and place a stake on three sides of the trunk in the ground. Get strong rope, long pieces a few feet worth, and tie one end of rope on each stake. Then take the other ends of the rope, wrapping the rope around the trunk to where is holding the tree up right and sturdy. It sounds like a hassle, but it%26#039;s the only way to save those poor things! My ex did this and it worked. Just was a hassle to get it sturdy in the ground. You may want someone to help you hold the tree while you are doing this so it doesn%26#039;t topple over on you. Having someone hold it while you place the stakes and tie the rope helps keep it sturdy so it%26#039;s re-set in the ground right. Once we did it, the tree didn%26#039;t look like it was going to make it. However it survived after watering for a few days so it got used to it%26#039;s new home. It%26#039;s back to normal now! I hope I helped!
Reply:well, first of all, you definitely DO NOT want to kill either the maple trees or the lilac bush. Unless they are either dead, dying or diseased. It irritates me when people destroy perfectly healthy trees just because they are %26quot;in the way%26quot;. There are more reasonable methods to solving the situation. Trim approximately the top 1/4 off the maple trees and also some of the lower branches, to allow more sunlight to the lilacs. Next, you can also cut the lilac all the way down to about 2 or 3 feet above the ground and remove all the old, dried up dead shoots from the base. Do not remove anything that is %26quot;green%26quot;, this is called the %26quot;new wood%26quot;. Once you get it trimmed up and cleaned out nicely you will be surprised how quickly and fully it will grow back. It won%26#039;t produce any blossoms this year, too late in the season already, but by next spring there should be lots of flowers on it. It would be too difficult and risky to the lilac to try to dig it up and transplant it.
They have a very elaborate and delicate intertwining root system which forms one gigantic clump. When digging up shrubs and plants, you need to be careful to preserve the rhyozomes in the tips of the roots which supply nutrients to the rest of the plant. Good luck and %26quot;Happy Gardening%26quot;!
beauty
Should I just cut down my lilac tree and pull the roots up?
You could dig the lilacs up and plant them where they would flourish. I would be doing that late in the fall after the leaves fall off and it goes into a dormant state. You can also do it in the very early spring while it is still dormant also.
You have to get a large enough root ball to be successful in the transplant effort. I would talk to someone at a local nursery that knows shrub responses to your climate. I just moved a lilac bush last fall (for the same reason) and it is doing fine this spring. I used some special fertilizer in the soil to stimulate root growth. Good Luck!
Reply:We have a lilac bush in our back yard and it%26#039;s nice and bushy. My mom is trying to root some sprigs, but she%26#039;s not sure if it%26#039;s a rootable plant, meaning, growing roots from the shoots she cut off. If your lilac bush has any new shoots growing up from the ground (new bushes), then you can dig them up, but carefully. Then, replant them in a place in your yard that gets lots of sun. Our bush has lots of new shoots growing up from the ground, around the bush. We may dig a few up and replant them elsewhere in our yard so we%26#039;ll have lilac bushes in our front yard - not just the back.
Reply:DIG OUT AROUND THE LILAC BUSH ABOUT 4FT, PULL IT UP KEEPING AS MANY ROOTS INTACT AS POSSIBLE, THEN MOVE THEM TO A BETTER LOCATION, OR GIVE THEM TO A NEIGHBOR, IF YOU CAN%26#039;T TRANSPLANT IMMEDIATELY WRAP ROOTS IN VERY WET CLOTH, UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO TRANSPLANT. MAKE SURE TO KEEP ROOTS VERY WET UNTIL TRAN SPLAT.
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Reply:I have known of lilacs close to 100 years old; so yours should still have some life.
I would dig some up and replant it in some sun; they come back even if cut way back
Reply:You can re-plant them somewhere in the sunlight so they don%26#039;t die.
Reply:I WOULD CUT DOWN THE MAPLE TREE
Reply:put it somewhere else..maybe about if u have a field where u live then put it in front of your yard?
Reply:Why not cut back on the maple trees branches to give enough space between the other lilac trees??? Dont%26#039; get rid of them!! I love lilacs!! They are soo pretty. I don%26#039;t think you can dig up a portion of it and plant it in the sunshine. It may not survive as it could be too week. What you can do is dig the whole thing up and move them some where else they need sun shine. You would just re-set them in the ground with a big enough hole for the roots. You want to get the right tree potting soil to cover up with. Then you would want to get strong stakes (not wooden, they are weak) and place a stake on three sides of the trunk in the ground. Get strong rope, long pieces a few feet worth, and tie one end of rope on each stake. Then take the other ends of the rope, wrapping the rope around the trunk to where is holding the tree up right and sturdy. It sounds like a hassle, but it%26#039;s the only way to save those poor things! My ex did this and it worked. Just was a hassle to get it sturdy in the ground. You may want someone to help you hold the tree while you are doing this so it doesn%26#039;t topple over on you. Having someone hold it while you place the stakes and tie the rope helps keep it sturdy so it%26#039;s re-set in the ground right. Once we did it, the tree didn%26#039;t look like it was going to make it. However it survived after watering for a few days so it got used to it%26#039;s new home. It%26#039;s back to normal now! I hope I helped!
Reply:well, first of all, you definitely DO NOT want to kill either the maple trees or the lilac bush. Unless they are either dead, dying or diseased. It irritates me when people destroy perfectly healthy trees just because they are %26quot;in the way%26quot;. There are more reasonable methods to solving the situation. Trim approximately the top 1/4 off the maple trees and also some of the lower branches, to allow more sunlight to the lilacs. Next, you can also cut the lilac all the way down to about 2 or 3 feet above the ground and remove all the old, dried up dead shoots from the base. Do not remove anything that is %26quot;green%26quot;, this is called the %26quot;new wood%26quot;. Once you get it trimmed up and cleaned out nicely you will be surprised how quickly and fully it will grow back. It won%26#039;t produce any blossoms this year, too late in the season already, but by next spring there should be lots of flowers on it. It would be too difficult and risky to the lilac to try to dig it up and transplant it.
They have a very elaborate and delicate intertwining root system which forms one gigantic clump. When digging up shrubs and plants, you need to be careful to preserve the rhyozomes in the tips of the roots which supply nutrients to the rest of the plant. Good luck and %26quot;Happy Gardening%26quot;!
beauty
My lilac bush has a white moldy substance on the bark what is it?
My lilac bush and my neighbors both have it what is it and how do I get rid of it? It still blooms and the leaves are green.
My lilac bush has a white moldy substance on the bark what is it?
It is powdery mildew, which lilacs are susceptible to and is fairly common. Trim away all the badly affected branches and dispose of them in the trash - get them out of your yard. Treat any spots remaining with a fungicide.
Reply:It is most likely powdery mildew. Lilacs are known for this. Make up a mixture of one-half milk and one-half water and spray it on the bark where you see the mildew once a week or so. See if that takes care of it - milk is known to be a great cure for mildew.
skin disease
My lilac bush has a white moldy substance on the bark what is it?
It is powdery mildew, which lilacs are susceptible to and is fairly common. Trim away all the badly affected branches and dispose of them in the trash - get them out of your yard. Treat any spots remaining with a fungicide.
Reply:It is most likely powdery mildew. Lilacs are known for this. Make up a mixture of one-half milk and one-half water and spray it on the bark where you see the mildew once a week or so. See if that takes care of it - milk is known to be a great cure for mildew.
skin disease
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