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How to prune for better branching on lilacs
Cut lilacs down to 6 to 12 inches and clear grass around them so new shoots form near the base, extension experts said.
- Don Kinzler, NDSU Extension-Cass County, advises gardeners to prune young Lilacs down to 6 to 12 inches above the ground to encourage base-level branching and fuller growth.
- Grass acts as a heavy consumer of soil fertility, often leaving Lilacs with only leftovers; Kinzler suggests using weed barrier fabric and shredded wood mulch to eliminate competition.
- While spring is the preferred season for rejuvenation pruning, Lilacs are tough enough to handle the procedure now, though doing so involves higher-risk cutting with greater chance of stress.
- Addressing common tomato concerns, Kinzler notes that physiological leaf roll—rolled leaves caused by temperature and moisture stress—does not affect fruit quality or yield despite causing alarm.
- Regarding rabbit proliferation reported this year, members of Facebook gardening groups suggest Fencing remains the most reliable deterrent, though scent-based repellents like Plantskydd, Liquid Fence, and Repellex offer successful alternatives.
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How to prune for better branching on lilacs
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