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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All my gardenias.[/quote]

Merrifield Garden experts told me to pull the gardenias from the ground, root ball and all,  and set them on the ground in place that doesn't get baking sun. Then get some Super Thrive
and dilute it according to directions, and pour it over the root balls. Do not cut off the dead growth, as it protects the root ball from the sun (I put mine in a shady place in the garden). Keep the rootball moist so it doesn't dry out and see what happens in a month or two. I had started to see some new growth before I pulled them, but not much. He said if you leave the plant in the soil to recover, the roots can become too wet and you can lose the plant.  I plan to add some of the Super Thrive once per week to the water.

You can do this for a lot of plants and see what happens.

This is what Super Thrive looks like. They carry it at Merrifield, and at other good garden stores:

http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/98061/GROW-VI30148.html?utm_source=SmartFeedPriceGrabber&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_term=GROWVI30148&utm_content=HydroponicSuppliesNutrientsandSupplementsSuperThrive&utm_campaign=SmartFeedPriceGrabber&thissku=GROW777dash777VI30148&site=pricegrabber.com[/quote]

Wow, thanks! I had no idea I could try this.  They are completely brown all over, I don't know if it will work, but I'll give it a try.

[/quote]great advice! If ONE stem of the gardenia is still green, should I disturb it?[/quote]

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