After cleaning up large vine I put bag of organic soil around base. As spreading around I discoverered the maggots.
Maggots would be there for rotting animal matter. Ants or termite larvae would be present in decaying wood and vegetative matter. There may not be a need for control other than the clean up. Leave it open for birds to come in, or let the chickens in to have a feast if you have any.
I have two Carolina Jessamine Vines planted in the perfect spot in my yard with mostly sun and cool soil but they aren't growing. I think the soil may need conditioning and am wanting to dig them up, condition soil and replant. Will that help?
I think that you are correct, and that it will help them to grow.
I found a website that will help you to transplant these: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/transplant-carolina-jessamine-43845.html
Many of the leaves on my Carolina jessamine are yellow? Is it getting too much water, not enough water or does it need fertilizer? I live in Southern California (Orange County)
C. jessamine needs fast-draining soil. If yours is in clay, over-watering is likely. This causes roots to rot so they can't take up moisture and nutrients. If this is the cause, the plant should look droopy, like a plant that needs watering. If the leaves look robust but the wrong color, 2 other possibilities exist. If it is just new leaves that are yellow, try adding nitrogen. If it both new and old leaves, the soil may be low in iron causing iron chlorosis. This is more likely in alkaline soils or your region may be naturally low in iron. Read this article for more information on diagnosing and treating iron chlorosis: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htm
It’s early March in the Southeast.. Atlanta, Ga. My Carolina Jasmine is in full bloom, but is growing into my soffit and attic. Can I top off the plant now while it’s blooming, or will it damage the plant? If I can’t prune now, then when is the best time?
If you are just trying to cut a small portion of the plant for height control, then it would be ok to do so now. If you are doing a major pruning job, then I would wait until winter rolls around again.
Carolina jasmine seems to be a solitary plant, as very little we plant can survive in the same area. An ice plant and a stonecrop have done nicely for 1 year but then starting sinking in the middle of their mound. Armeria sprite have all but died off. Any suggestions would be so appreciated
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/jasmine-companion-planting.htm
We have large expanses of Carolina Jasmine growing on trellises and they look healthy; however there are numerous spider webs entangled in the vines and trellises. Are the spiders advantageous to the control of other harmful bugs, or should I be removing the spider' webs as I find them. The webs do not look 'pretty' but I am OK with leaving them if they are a good thing or at least not detrimental to the Carolina Jasmine. By the way the plants are in Los Angeles, CA. Thank you - Russell Cooke.
Many spiders are beneficial to your garden!
If you want to be sure if it's a good or bad spider; take a picture and visit with your County Extension Office.
This link will help you find your nearest office.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
This article has information on getting rid of spiders in the garden.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-garden-pests.htm
Although they are not related to jasmine, the Carolina Jessamine has very, very similar care. This article will give you information about the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/carolina-jessamine/growing-carolina-jessamine.htm
This article will help you to grow Jasmines in container:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/repotting-jasmine-plants.htm