I just purchased two aimee tree gardenias about six weeks ago. One adjusted well to its new environment and one developed yellow leaves that dropped, thought I was going to lose it. I re potted both to make sure they had good drainage. I put pea gravel and sand in the the potted soil mixture I bought and then added dry coffee grounds (before it was brewed, it is suppose to be more acidic then). They both were doing fine and the yellow leaves stopped developing on the one. I think the pot draining water easily helped.
I also found I wasn't watering enough for fear of over watering. Both plants have new growth and new buds and are blooming. As long as the pot can drain well (I water every two to three days, or if buds look a tad droopy) I think it makes a big difference, plus the weather in August is hot.
Now, the ants have hit the one plant. Their eating some kind of larvae in the buds. Suggestions? ... View related article.
If you have an "ionizing" air cleaner, put it in your laundry room and it will help considerably, just had a similar problem and it got rid of the odor. If the oils are in the tubing that connects to the outside, it may have to be replaced. Borax also helps with laundry smells as well as baking soda. Hydrogen Peroxide helps with the smell on dogs. ... View related article.
