I was pleasantly surprised when walking around my yard accessing winter-damaged shrubs when I found a beautiful blooming plant. With all the unusual weather we’ve experienced in the past few […] ...

Roses need lots of water to thrive, so more water can result in more blooms. Pruning and deadheading spent flowers will direct the plant's attention to flowering more. Feeding the roses plenty of ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...

Find out when to prune Knock Out roses and how to make your cuts to keep your plants looking their best. Knock Out roses bloom for months and tolerate less-than-perfect growing conditions, so it's no ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Deadheading may be the real secret. Your grandma or a neighborhood rose enthusiast may swear by fertilizing roses with epsom salt. Many gardeners give roses a monthly drench of epsom salt believing it ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published before the roses' peak bloom; for aerial video of Hershey Gardens in peak bloom, click here. Roses at Buchanan Park and nearby Hershey Gardens are ...