Having lilac bushes in the garden is a trend that will never go out of style! Every time I go for a walk around my neighborhood, I see at least twenty of these wonderful flowers.
Since I was amazed by their beautiful appearance and nice-smelling petals, I decided that I wanted to plant them in my garden, too! The first thing I discovered was that lilacs are quite easy to plant. There are only a few simple steps you’ll need to follow.
Guess what? You can already start preparing a place in your garden because fall is the perfect time for planting lilac bushes!
Check Out These Simple Steps For Planting
With the right planting technique, you can look forward to years of lilac beauty in your garden! Luckily, I know all the tricks to make your flowers thrive throughout the spring.
But first, let’s see why planting in the fall is so important. If you plant them in early autumn, lilacs will have plenty of time to establish a healthy root system before winter arrives with cold temperatures.
First, place these spring-flowering shrubs in a sunny spot in your garden where they will receive at least six to eight hours of sunshine. The more sunlight they get, the more blooms will appear.
Use good-quality potting soil to ensure proper drainage, as these plants will need it. Now get your spade and start digging the hole as deep and wide as the plant’s root system. Place the plant in the soil, but make sure that the roots are not planted too deep!
Water your newly planted bushes well, and you’re done with this part of the job!
There are still some things you’ll need to learn before they start flowering! Let’s get started!
If You Want A Colorful Cottage Display, Use These Growing Tips
If you think that planting lilac bushes is the easiest part of the job, wait until you see how easy it is to grow them! Now I will show you all the care tips you’ll need.
- Don’t forget to water your lilac bushes. You’ll need to keep watering until the ground freezes. In the beginning, once or twice a week will be enough. Later, when they start thriving in the spring, water lilacs every ten to fourteen days until blooming ends.
- Be careful with fertilizer. Although lilac bushes can benefit from a spring feed, try not to overdo it! Don’t use a fertilizer that’s rich in nitrogen, as it can lead to poor blooming. It’s not the lilac’s cup of tea! Instead, use a balanced fertilizer, which is a much better option.
- Give them a good haircut once in a while. The best time to prune them is after the flowering period is over! Cut only one-third of the old branches.
By doing this, your lilacs will look cleaner and there will be many more blooms! If you also spot damaged leaves, trim them.
- Beware of pests. Even though lilac bushes are pest and disease-free, there are still a few you should keep an eye out for!
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that might affect your lilacs. If you spot white powder on your flowers, immediately use fungicides and prune damaged leaves!
As for pests, scales and borers are the ones threatening lilac bushes. If you notice them on the undersides of leaves, treat your plants with neem oil!
Nothing says ‘spring’ like the colorful petals of adorable lilac bushes! Not only will your garden look trendy, but you’ll also get the most beautiful landscape. And with these tricks, you’ll achieve that in the easiest way possible, without stress and hard work!
I already started to prepare my garden for planting, and I can’t wait for the new season to start! You know what that means. Folks, since fall is almost here, there’s not a lot of time left to plant lilac bushes!
That’s why you should start finding the perfect spot in your yard and get ready for planting. Trust me, when spring arrives, lilac bushes will leave you breathless just by looking at them!