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 ...

Azaleas spend all winter lying in wait for a spring reveal, when their tiny flower buds suddenly and dramatically open to trumpet-shaped flowers in bright pinks, oranges, lavenders, and whites.

Several years ago, I had a reader ask, “Why should I use an anti-transpirant?” As landscapers, we would use this product to reduce water vapor escaping from the plant. Anti-transpirants or ...

It’s a season when thousands of tulips blanket public spaces and blossoming magnolia and fruit trees cast a lace-like splendor over home landscapes. Many believe this is the most beautiful Northeast ...

Azaleas are Louisiana’s most popular shrub among home gardeners. Fall is the best time to plant azaleas, followed, in turn, by winter, spring and summer. The vast majority of azaleas are, however, ...

Azaleas light up the landscape with a profusion of colors, indicating that spring is here. They come in a wide variety of colors, are not too hard to grow and, if you choose wisely, you'll have ...

Azaleas light up gardens in spring with a profusion of colors. They are easy to grow, come in a wide range of colors and if you choose your varieties carefully, you can have blooms from late February ...

What plant is more associated with spring than azaleas, the South’s favorite shrub? Azaleas, a member of the rhododendron family, come in two general categories — evergreen and deciduous. Most of the ...

Azaleas deserve a special place in gardens where these flowering shrubs can best catch the eye in spring. Some azaleas are repeat bloomers, adding splashes of color later in the growing season, and ...

Many garden enthusiasts are leery of planting rhododendrons and azaleas, afraid that anything so showy must be a diva that demands pampering. Not true, said Tere Cole, lead horticulturalist at Holden ...

Few delights herald the dawn of spring like swaths of blooming azaleas. They are a southern staple in gardens and cityscapes alike. Extending the glory are reblooming varieties, none more recognized ...

It’s March. People in Shimla are waking up to a pleasant breeze, unlike the icy cold winds of the past few months. The winter chill is gradually fading and clear blue skies are visible again. Routine ...