It seems like it happens overnight. I walk outside one morning and the redbud tree in my front yard is in bloom; its pink blooms (yes, they’re pink despite the tree’s name) are accompanied by the powerful scent wafting from the wisteria that’s attached itself to my mailbox; and peeking out all around both of them are yellow daffodils. Spring has officially arrived in the South, and with it comes the arrival of some of my favorite flowers and trees. (We’ll ignore the arrival of pollen ...| It's a Southern Thing
Gardenia, the representative of love, is also known as the symbol of angels. This plant from the Rubiaceae family has a tropical origin with its dark green and hairy leaves arranged opposite each other.| PlantNative.org
You should water your gardenia at least twice a week for the first six weeks after planting. Once it's established, decrease to once a week. Even if the gardenia plant craves humidity, keep the soil moist but not soggy.| PlantNative.org