The lilac is traditionally a funeral flower in Eastern Europe, and were placed in the caskets with the deceased. This is possibly because the intense perfume from the flowers probably masked the scent of death before modern funerary practices changed the custom.
Yahoo: Now Is the Best Time to Prune Lilacs For Healthier Flowers This Summer—Here's How
Now Is the Best Time to Prune Lilacs For Healthier Flowers This Summer—Here's How
AOL: When and How to Prune Lilacs for a Prolific Show of Flowers Year After Year
When and How to Prune Lilacs for a Prolific Show of Flowers Year After Year
House Digest on MSN: The space-saving lilac variety with pretty purple flowers perfect for small gardens
Late spring means lilac season, when its intoxicating scent fills the air. If you want to add this flower to your garden but lack space, consider this variety.
The space-saving lilac variety with pretty purple flowers perfect for small gardens
Tips on how and when to prune lilacs to keep your shrub healthy. When to prune lilacs is just as important as how you prune these shrubs to ensure they produce lots of beautiful, fragrant flowers in ...
NBC Los Angeles: A Knack for Lilacs: The Scent-tastic Flowers Are Peaking at This SoCal Garden
A Knack for Lilacs: The Scent-tastic Flowers Are Peaking at This SoCal Garden
What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives. Light pruning of dead or damaged lilac branches should be done right after flowering finishes, but there’s an ...