The bottom of my jasmine is scant and bare, and there is a HUGE amount of flowering heads at the top of the plant, now threatening to invade my bathroom window. Should I prune it back from the bathroom, cut it right back to the ground, or neither?
Yes, you can certainly prune your jasmine back as far as you wish. Pruning back to about 2 feet from the ground is fine, and it will help the plant produce more foliage near the base. Jasmine should be pruned soon after the flowers fade, as explained in these articles:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=291
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/trimming-jasmine-plants.htm
I've owned my jasmine plant for about 12 years now. I put it on my screened porch in the summer and bring it indoors in the winter. This past fall I added new potting soil and I do water regularly. All of a sudden the leaves have fallen off and it is nearly dead. What can I do to save my plant?
Plants often drop their leaves if they are overwatered, and plants that are temporarily indoors are especially susceptible to this. It could be that the new potting soil retains more moisture than what you had previously, which would mean you'd have to be more careful not to overwater. Check the soil and make sure it is not overly moist before you water each time.
Pests are another suspect. Check your plant for any insects or other pests discussed in the following articles:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/jasmine-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-dropping-leaves.htm
Can jasmine take full sun in a pot if brought inside in winter? I am zone 7.
You will need to determine the type of Jasmine Vine that you have.
This article has information on Jasmine varieties.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/common-jasmine-varieties.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/winterizing-jasmine-plants.htm
Our plant leaves are covered with black blotches almost looks like dirt.
This is Sooty Mold and it is actually caused by pests.
The yellowing leaves are likely another sign of a pest issue.
Treat the plant with Neem Oil, make sure you spray all parts of the plant and undersides of leaves.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
(Help. I'm a novice and trying to keep things alive this year.) I bought two star jasmine plants and planted them in larger ceramic pots. The leaves appear healthy, but some of the flowers are turning brown (beginning on the outside edges), dry, and falling to the ground. I planted them in the ladybug potting mix that the local nursery person recommend. Yesterday in an effort to keep them healthy I fed Espoma Rose-tone. It seems like if the flowers are dry and falling off it would be under-watering, right? Today I gave them a good soak, even though the soil wasn't totally dry. They are located on the edge of a covered balcony which faces northwest. This is the sunniest spot available, and seems comparable to the amount of sunlight they had at the nursery. I live in Austin, TX, and the plants were grown at Color Spot Farms in Richardson, TX (purchased at a nursery here in Austin). Halp.
This is a common problem with jasmine, it could be too much water or that night temps are too chilly for it. This article may help:
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/treating-jasmine-leaf-drop.htm
Will Carolina Jasmine grow on a brick wall that gets hot with afternoon sun?
This vine will not attach itself to a brick wall, you will need a trellis.
This article has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/carolina-jessamine/growing-carolina-jessamine.htm
I've had my plant for about 15 year now in the same pot. My plant is looking a bit limp on one side. This is the side that's closest to the wall. I have been thinking of repotting the plant but don't know if it's a good idea. Can you help with a few suggestions. Thank you. Sue
I would rotate the plant to help even out the amount of sunlight. This should be done even weekly to help the plant.
The soil is probably very tired and may be lacking in nutrition or even salts can build up in the soil from conditioned water and fertilizer.
I would not repot your plant until it is done blooming. Then you can repot, using either the same container or only choosing a new one that is slightly larger.
You can add a trellis to the new container to help support your vine.
To large of a container can lead to root rot.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/growing-jasmine-plants.htm