The
most important part of lilac care is watering them. Lilac
bushes will need a fair amount of water during the hotter
summer months, but not a whole lot. Once established, lilac
bushes will survive with watering as infrequently as once
a month. Lilac bushes will also grow better when given a light
fertilizer in the early spring months. The best place for
a lilac bush to be planted is in an area that has full direct
sunlight. While some lilacs will grow in shade, this is often
at the expense of fewer and smaller blooms.
Another
part of lilac care is pruning. Most lilac shrubs will only
flower on growth that is three or more years old. This means
that too much pruning of a lilac bush will often result in
fewer blooms, and in extreme cases, no blooms at all. Pruning
of lilac bushes should always be done gradually, over a period
of up to three years. This will ensure that the bush will
flower during this time.
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information about lilac care can be found at any local nursery
or garden center. They would have information particular to
the local climate and soil conditions. Lilac care information
found online could also be helpful, but in a more general
sense. Whatever the source, ensure that the information pertaining
to lilac care is from a trusted, and credible source.
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