Like most of you, Grumpy loves a gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides). If there is a plant on Earth whose flowers emit a more powerfully sweet scent, I haven't smelled it. There are many places to plant a ...

The stunning evergreen leaves and intoxicating aroma of its creamy white flowers make the gardenia a favorite in many gardens throughout the country from early spring until early summer. With their ...

Question: My beautiful gardenia bushes have stopped blooming for this year. When is the proper time to prune these shrubs? Answer: Immediately after flowering is the time to give these shrubs needed ...

Maybe today's change of pace will connect more broadly than politics. Maybe the late-winter arctic blast in Arkansas performed a hit-and-run on your gardenia bushes too. This is the parable of the ...

QUESTION: You mentioned in the Garden Tips in your last column that you should spray gardenia bushes with an oil spray to prevent insect infestations in the fall. Is there a particular brand you would ...

Maybe today's change of pace will connect more broadly than politics. Maybe the late-winter arctic blast in Arkansas performed a hit-and-run on your gardenia bushes too. This is the parable of the ...