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Gardenia Planting Hole Too Deep: Roots Only Need 12 Inches

Digging 3 feet deep for a gardenia is unnecessary—shrub roots rarely go below 12 inches. Move it back to original spot; dig hole 3 ft wide, 12 in deep. Saves effort, better for plant.

Width > depth for shrub planting.

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