Why do my gardenias have NO smell
According to aspca.org, gardenias ARE toxic.
Yes, gardenias are acid-loving plants.
Gardenias thrive in the warmer climates of the southern United States, particularly in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10. They are commonly found in states like Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and California, where the climate provides the humidity and warmth they need. Gardenias can also be grown in protected areas in the southeastern coastal regions and parts of the Southwest.
Depending on the climate, gardenias bloom from mid -spring to mid-summer.
Yes, it is recommended to prune gardenias regularly to promote healthy growth and flowering.
Yes, you can definitely learn to plant garden style coverings for your deck. Start with large, fragrant trees and shrubs, like lilacs or gardenias. They can grow up and around to create the look of a barrier between your deck and the outside world. Try plants that have vines, and have them grow up a trellis at the edge of your deck as well.
Gardenias are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of most continents. They grow in Africa, southern Asia and in Oceania and Australia but are not native on the American continent. The gardenia genus belongs to the coffee family.
They need sunlight to grow...outside.
Gardenias are best pruned just after they have finished flowering. Leaving it too much later than this affects the number of blooms in the following season.
Gardenias should not be directly in the sun. They grow best when the daily temperature is in the 70s. http://www.ehow.com/how_4471332_care-gardenia-tree.html
Gardenias are sensitive to cold. Since 30 degrees is 2 degrees below freezing, gardenias would need to be covered.