Transplanting Shrubs

Question

How can I tell if the shrubs/bushes I have transplanted are still alive? The Japanese peach tree bloomed before I planted it, but when the blooms died,  it looked like dried sticks. My gardenia leaves turned brown in the process of transplanting, but I’m not sure if the bushes are dead.

Answer 1

These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/transplanting-gardenia-plants-planting-gardenia-somewhere-new.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm