Hey gardeners! Valentine’s day is close at hand…and so is spring! The weather has moderated a bit and become a little more spring-like and who knows, maybe our final round of cold weather has passed.

1. Apply a quarter cup of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) to each mature rose bush to boost its vigor. It is inexpensive and can be found at drug stores, where it is commonly sold as a laxative or for ...