Question: I am looking for some advice on growing gardenias in Pennsylvania. What are the tricks to success? Answer: Gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) are a favorite flower of many people, but caring ...

Keep an eye on the forecast for severe weather so you know when to jump into action. When you're expecting a cold snap, check the soil around your gardenias. If the soil is dry, water plants so that ...

Q: My gardenia leaves are getting yellow instead of green. What does it need? I put coffee grounds around the plant. Is this good for the plant or does it need to go into a pot? A: Plant uptake of ...

Q: I have tried to grow camellias, gardenias and azaleas. During my last attempt (last fall) I thought I was looking at success. I got good growth on the camellia, although buds would come but not ...

First, let's start with a little plant-nerd-history fun fact: When gardenias were introduced to the West in the 1750s, they were originally thought to be a type of jasmine. However, the shrewd ...