Celebrating Garden for Wildlife Month: Why Lilacs Matter

 May is Garden for Wildlife Month, and there's no better time to spotlight one of our garden's most cherished wildlife-supporting plants: the lovely lilac. Spring brings the intoxicating fragrance of lilac blooms, but these hardy shrubs offer so much more than just beauty. They're vital players in our garden ecosystems, providing essential resources for local wildlife throughout the seasons. For pollinators, lilacs are a springtime feast. Their fragrant clusters of flowers provide essential nectar for butterflies, bees, and even hummingbirds. The timing of their bloom is particularly important, offering sustenance during crucial early-season weeks when other food sources may be scarce. Birds find lilacs especially valuable. The dense, sturdy branches create excellent nesting sites and year-round shelter. Common lilacs can grow quite large, typically 8 to 16 feet high, creating substantial habitat spaces for our feathered friends. Remember, every garden space counts in supporting local wildlife. Whether you have room for a single dwarf lilac or an entire hedge, you're contributing.

Source(s) of Knowledge: https://www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/growing-trees-shrubs-grasses/lilac-bush/  and  https://www.treehugger.com/growing-lilac-plant-care-tips-5193457