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Cultural Information     Lilacs are a very rewarding plant for
the garden.     They're easy to grow and are virtually disease
and     insect free.      Plant in a sunny to light shade
location. The foliage is     subject to burning during the hot
summers, so plant in     an eastern exposure.      1. Dig a hole
twice the size of the root ball.     2. Using E.B. Stone
Planting Compost combine one part soil and one part planting
3. Place a small handful of E.B. Stone Sure Start in the bottom
of the hole and     incorporate into the soil.     5. Firmly tap
soil to remove any air pockets.     6. Water in with Bonide
Plant Starter.      Lilacs prefer a slight alkaline soil.     1.
Feed monthly with E.B. Stone All Purpose Fertilizer.     2. Add
a Spring and Fall application of E.B. Stone Bone Meal.     3.
Feed an application of Ironite in mid-spring.      Keep soil
moist but not overly wet. Water regularly during the growing
period and less     freq