How can I successfully propagate lilac plants using lilac cuttings?

To successfully propagate lilac plants using cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy lilac plant in the early summer. Remove the lower leaves, dip the cut end in rooting hormone, and plant it in a pot with well-draining soil. Keep the cutting moist and in a warm, bright location. After roots develop in a few weeks, transplant the cutting into a larger pot or the garden.