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How To Split A Lilac Bush

If you wish you had more lilac bushes, this post is for you. This is how my mama taught me how to split a Lilac Bush to spread around your property or to share with friends.

The good news is it’s free—this easy way to propagate lilacs works almost every time.

Today the lilacs are no longer blooming, so this is a great time to split the plant and start a new bush.

.First, you want to identify a low-lying branch and see where it will lie on the ground without breaking it from the Mother Plant.

To ensure a good root, you should disturb the ground beneath the limb with a gardening tool. Just loosen up the soil, lay your branch against the ground, and lay a rock on top to hold it in place.

First, remove the rock and make sure your branch has rooted to the ground, or you have propagated your lilac. You want to dig up your new lilac bush with a sharp shovel.

Budget

$5000

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Dig approx. 4-5 inches around the rooted area's outer edges and bring up as much soil as possible with the propagated lilac bush. Use your pruning shears and cut the branch away from the mother plant, as close to ground level as possible.

Wow, look at what I was able to dig up.  I had left mine under the rock for one year, resulting in multiple shoots.

I– First, fill a container that will hold your root approx. 1/2 full of fresh potting soil. – Second, add some of the original soil that fell away from the root. –

Third, water your new lilac bush. – Fourth, fill the rest of the container with fresh potting soil and make sure your new lilac bush is firm in the container.

Why Do You Want More Lilacs

– They have gorgeous Spring Blooms. – Lilacs smell wonderful. – Lilacs make beautiful floral arrangements by themselves and mixed with other flowers. – They are easy to grow

I love gathering lilacs and making arrangements. .

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