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 ...

The Gardenia genus was named for Scottish physician and naturalist Alexander Garden (1730-1791). In 1754, Garden collected plants and animals and began sending them to the Irish linen merchant and ...

A thriving potted gardenia plant sits on a porch. - Rukman Limbu/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gardenias are extremely popular, yet notoriously hard to grow.

Q: I'm having problems with a gardenia tree. We kept it in a planter, and it appeared to be doing all right in the summer. Then some leaves began to turn dark and fall off, along with some blossoms. I ...