How to Grow Lilacs - Care and Feeding
Lilacs are a low-maintenance shrub. They offer good summer shade after they
have reached several feet tall They can be used as a hedgerow, to provide
privacy from neighboring properties. With just a little care and
maintenance, and the knowledge of how to replenish the old wood with new
shoots, the shrubs will last a lifetime.
Lilacs do not like to get their feet (the roots) wet for a prolonged period
of time. They do best on hillsides, slightly elevated areas, or level ground
where there is good drainage. Their roots run deep. If you have an extended
dry period or drought, water infrequently but thoroughly. Lilacs do not grow
well in lowlands where water tends to collect for prolonged periods of time.
Weed around your lilac bushes to maintain a clean, aesthetic look. Pile mulch
high for appearance, to retain some soil moisture, and to keep weeds
down. Do not make mulch so thick that new shoots are hampered from sprouting
and developing.
Lilacs will tolerate almost any kind of soil, from clay to sand, with a pH
of 6 to 7. Like any plants, your Lilacs will benefit from compost and humus
worked into the soil to help retain some water during dry spells, and to
provide additional nutrients.
You do not need to provide frequent fertilizer or organic feeding for your
lilacs. Use a general purpose fertilizer in early spring or one high in
Phosphorous to promote blooming. Too much nitrogen in the soil will result
in poor blooms. Repeat the use of a general purpose fertilizer after the
flowers have died off.
Tip: Spread your fireplace ash around the drip line of your bush for
bigger and better blooms.
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