May is lilac season, and for a few heady weeks, the unmistakable scent of these classic cottage-garden plants drifts across our front and backyards. Their blooms can be rich or delicate in color, they’re easy to grow, and with very little attention, they can develop into impressive specimens. All they really need is a little sunshine.
The scent of lilac wafting over a garden fence instantly transports me back to childhood. Growing up, lilacs were my favorite plant, and even now their fragrance immediately brings those memories flooding back. Their nostalgic appeal and effortless beauty are exactly why so many gardeners want to know what to do once the flowers begin to fade.
