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  • Amy, what can I do to give an August Gardenia the best chance for survival? It is currently in a container and I want to put it in the ground. I live in Schertz, soil is mostly rock. Is this a good time to put plant in the ground or should I wait until Spring? Thanks!

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    Alice,

    This particular plant requires a pretty acidic soil (around 5-6 Ph) and we are extremely alkaline, I would suggest stepping up the container every couple of years and planting in a rose soil and potting soil mix. Also when you water the plant you may want to add a teaspoon of vinegar to each gallon of water to acidify the soil more.

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