Hedge lost its leaves over night. What can I do to get it back?
Quick leaf drop could be due to environmental issues; drought or root rot from to much water, drops in temperatures could also cause leaf drop.
A fungus disease could also cause leaf drop.
Drift from a Herbicide can also cause a quick death of plants.
Adjust watering if you determine this could be a cause.
Inspect the plants for signs of disease or insects. If you suspect this as a cause you can treat with Neem Oil.
Neem Oil works as both an insecticide and fungicide. It is safe for people and pets.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
Could you help me? My plant has yellow-like leaves and they're falling off. I don't know what plant it is. Could be over watered or needs food. Can you help me, please?
Hi! Can we have a little more detail? Did you just get the plant, or move it? Are other plants in it's vicinity having trouble [it doesn't look like it, but it's good to cover the bases.] It could be from over- or under-watering; it sounds exactly like over-watering (leaf-dropping and yellowing), but yellowing is one of the most common symptoms in a plant that's stressed, and leaf-dropping has multiple potential causes as well. It's probably not under-watering, as it looks as though the entire plant is turning yellow, not just the bottom, and the surrounding plants look well-watered-and I somehow doubt you water your plants in a checked formation. :)
What do I do to the remaining part of the branch for the shrub where the branch tore off?
It really depends on the kind of shrub it is (do a search on gardeningknowhow.com if you know exactly what kind of shrub it is), but these articles will give you some general guidelines when it comes to cutting plants back:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/care-of-damaged-plants.htm
and
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/rejuvenation-pruning-tips.htm
You can clean up the broken edge with a clean sharp trim if possible.
The best thing to do is let the edge heal on it's own.
Watch for any signs of disease or pests.
Neem Oil can be used to treat the plant if necessary.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
We found just now that many bushes in the back of our garden look dry and dead, and found they are infested with some bugs. We moved to this house last year and never had a garden before so we are new to all this. Last year I fumigated, myself, the bushes in front but not at the back. I believe we need to fumigate again. We will buy the equipment and the chemicals needed, but want to know if the plants still will have a chance or we will have to take them out and replant something else (are quite a lot). Also, would like to know what type of bug it is and if we should look for a specific product. Thank you for any help you can give us.
Without knowing the plant and the pest you are dealing with, it is difficult for me to tell you how to correct the issues.
We do recommend Neem Oil for most sucking insect infestations. It also works as a fungicide.
Neem Oil is organic and is safe for people, pets and bees.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
I planted this green leafy bush years ago. The spring of 2015 I noticed inchworms had been nibbling, but the plant came back and was fine. This year the bush has gotten very large. I've noticed less inchworm damage; however, now the whole one side has red spots like the measles. We've had plenty of rain, it gets the direct sunlight, it's up against an evergreen bush, and it's on an incline at the front of the house. Only one side has it, which is why I didn't know until it was almost too late. The side I see each day is fine, it's the opposite side that's affected. Do you know what it is and can I get rid of it? Laura Richmond, VA
If you could provide more information, such as the variety of shrub and your growing zone.
If you upload an image,this will aid us in helping you diagnose the issue with your plant.
Leaves coming from base.
It would appear that the majority of your plant is dead. It may have been from the cold winter that nearly the entire United States suffered.
Though I'm not sure of the plant that is in the picture, it is possible it is just growing from the roots as they appear to have survived. In time your plant will fill in.
Depending on the type of shrub and the cultivator it could be a shrub that is grafted onto another root stock.
In that case the new growth may be different than the previous shrub.
If your wanting to give the new growth a chance, just go ahead and remove the dead material back to the new growth.
If your wanting to start over, early fall is a good time to plant a replacement.
I have 4 very well established conifers about 8 ft tall. All of them have turned brown and look dead. There are others in between these that are healthy and I don't want to lose them as well. Any help appreciated in saving these and keeping them healthy. Many thanks John
It is difficult to answer with so little information, where are you located? but should get rid of bad brown trees they will not come back . Possibly planted too close together and roots fighting for soil and water?? not sure. Hope this helps. Sheila