Do you cut the flowers off of lilac bush after the flowers have died?
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http://homeguides.sfgate.com/deadhead-lilacs-42483.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/pruning-lilac-bushes-when-to-trim-lilac-bushes.htm
The time to prune mature lilac plants is just after the flowers have faded. They set the next season's flower buds almost immediately, so late pruning will mean sacrificing next year's flowers. Pruning early also gives the new shoots more energy to develop.
Yes, I would cut them back. It will allow new buds plenty of time to develop and pruning too late can kill developing buds.
Hi there, here's a great article and video that will show you how and when to prune your lilac bush
https://www.thespruce.com/pruning-lilacs-how-and-when-to-prune-lilacs-1403004