Gardenias

I have potted gardenias that were left outside over winter. The leaves are now yellow/brown and very brittle. Is there something I can do to bring them back to life? Should I prune the leaves off or leave them and just start fertilizing the plants? Any advice is much appreciated!

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 04/05/2012 @ 7:06 am

Pruning it back will help it. There is not much else you can do to reverse cold damage. These articles will help you as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm ^[1]
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