Q.underground bugs
I have vintage Cape Jasmines, handed down from generations. I live close to Huntsville Texas. Last year and this year my Cape Jasmines are beginning to die off one by one. When I dug one dead one up there were tiny, tiny bugs under the roots. I could not tell if they were ants or spiders or what. I don’t want to lose my vintage Cape Jasmines and I am trying to root more.
Do you have any idea what this is and how to treat it.
Without knowing the type of insects you are dealing with it's difficult to make any recommendation.
Many bugs, insects, spiders and worms in the garden are beneficial.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/different-gardenia-varieties.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-pests.htm