Most evergreen shrubs drop some old leaves each year and this is perfectly normal. Even deciduous shrubs can drop older leaves during the summer and obviously drop them all in the autumn. Dropping more leaves than normal is usually due to some shock to the plant. This could be drought, overwatering, transplant shock, root damage, or a disease. In most cases, it is a good protection mechanism for the plant and once the cause of the shock is removed the shrub will recover.

A Broward County Extension Education Division agent can help you. Take digital photos of your plant ? one photo of a branch several feet away, a close-up photo of the leaf, and one photo of the entire shrub. Email the photos to Mastergardener@broward.org. A Master Gardener or staff member will identify your problem and send you a choice of solutions. See similar questions...

Yellowing can be a sign of several different problems. But, one of the most common is iron deficiency. Iron chlorosis is identifiable by the yellowing of the leaf while the veins remain green. To treat this problem the plant needs to be fed iron. Chelated iron is the most readily available source. We have both liquid and granular formulas available. See similar questions...

It is normal for some of the leaves on bamboo to turn yellow and drop. This occurs throughout the year, but it is particularly noticeable in the spring. The dropped leaves will be replaced with new leaves. Other causes of yellowing leaves are stress, drought, excess water and lack of nutrients. See similar questions...

Leaves turning yellow and dropping off is how a plant responds to stress. The stress can be caused by being too wet, too dry, too hot, etc. If you contact one of our plant specialists, we can discuss your situation with you and determine what might be happening. Ficus plants will frequently react to the stress of being moved from one location to another and will drop leaves for the initial 2-4 weeks as they become acclimated to their new environment. See similar questions...

It is perfectly normal for rhododendrons to drop the oldest leaves each year in late summer or earlier during drought conditions . These answers were largely provided by Ed Reiley, the past President of the American Rhododendron Society and a charter member of the Mason-Dixon Chapter. See similar questions...

Shrubs are a generally trouble-free type of plant. Mature shrubs can generally shake off insect and larval attacks, handle fungal diseases, and get through occasional droughts or floods. The occasional pruning of dead branches is often the only maintenance they need for years on end. Unfortunately, things can go wrong and sometimes you need to help out. Often, a little TLC, fertiliser, attention to watering, and judicious pruning, is all that is needed and the shrub will recover on its own. See similar questions...

First of all, don’t sink the ball. Make sure 2-3 inches of the top of the root ball sits above the soil line. Dig a hole wide enough so there is excess spacing around the circumference of the ball. This allows the plants’ roots to grow out into the surrounding soil area and permits water to leech down toward the roots. Before setting the root ball in the ground, loosen the roots on the bottom and sides of the ball with your fingers or tool. See similar questions...

It is a term used to describe the desired texture of ground daal purees or thickish flour batters used in deep-frying. To test dropping consistency, fill a spoon with the batter, turn on its side above the bow, and , in one or two seconds, the mixture should drop from the spoon. See similar questions...

quot;I've been using a demo of Chatterblocker for a couple of days now. Yesterday it worked perfectly. Today, after starting a particular preset, the tracks begin to drop out one-by-one within a few seconds." This is happening because the 60 minute demo period has expired. Once that happens, each of the loops will only play once — this is why they seemed to drop out one-by-one. See similar questions...

We begin accepting applications the first Monday of October. All tree & shrub applications are sent to the Griffith nursery for processing. See similar questions...

Spring flowering shrubs bloom on twigs that grew the previous summer and therefore should be pruned in the fall following flowering. Summer flowering shrubs bloom on new wood that grew earlier this growing season and should be pruned in the spring before new growth starts. ? back to top See similar questions...

Shrub-filled topiaries are a style of topiary that involves a growing shrub such as boxwood, myrtle, rosemary or other small leafed plants. The plant grows inside and fills the topiary frame. The shrub is planted in the ground or in a pot with the topiary frame over the top of it. As the plant grows and fills the frame, the plant is trimmed to the shape of the frame. Eventually, the plant grows thick enough to completely hide the frame. See similar questions...

defined in the Checklist, trees are woody plants with one erect perennial stem or trunk at least 9 ? inches in circumference (3 inches in diameter) at 4 ? feet above the ground (breast height), a definitely formed crown of foliage, and a height of at least 13 feet. In contrast, shrubs are small woody plants, usually with several perennial stems branching at the base. See similar questions...

First, dig an oversized hole, generally twice the width and the depth of the plant. Fill hole partially with peat moss and topsoil. Place the shrub or tree in prepared hole. Back fill with remaining soil, bringing the top of the hole and the top of the ball of the shrub or tree level. Second, tamp down after filling the hole and water thoroughly to remove air pockets that might have formed during planting. Third, mulch around the new planting with 2-3" of fresh mulch. See similar questions...

Yes, incontinence can come and go depending on its cause. For instance, some patients will complain of stress incontinence only when they have a severe cold with coughing or during periods of excessive activity. Patients with urge incontinence frequently report increased leakage during cold weather and sometimes related to dietary factors such as excessive fluid intake, particularly with products containing caffeine such as coffee. See similar questions...

Complete a Plan Modification Form indicating your change from Co-op to Regular. Bring the form to your advisor for Department approval. Then bring the form to Co-op and they will approve of your change and have you complete an additional form. Please try to have this changed to your record prior to the first day of lectures. See similar questions...

Please remember that the terminal building curb front is limited to immediate pick-up and drop-off only. Vehicles may not park or wait in front of the terminal. If you are picking someone up and they are not ready and waiting on the curb, we suggest parking in the short-term lot and meeting your party in the baggage claim area. Drivers should be aware that, in compliance with FAA mandate, those vehicles entering the terminal curbside or parking facilities may be subject to inspection. See similar questions...

The colors begin to show by late September and usually peak near the middle of October. Visit the Forest Service Fall Color Hotline or Kentucky Tourism Fall Color for more information. See similar questions...

Place curbside in paper/biodegradable bags, which will be picked up from October to December, usually Thursday and Friday as men and trucks are available. There is no set schedule. See similar questions...