Problem: Article: Paying attention to the time of year will help you to know when to cut the leaves. Banana tree leaves can become damaged for a variety of reasons. Some common reasons include frost, insects and dehydration. These reasons will vary, for instance frost will be after winter while insects tend to be in the spring and dehydration will be during summer. Although, there are different reasons for damage, you will approach any dead leaves the same way. Dead or dying banana leaves are quite obvious. They will appear wilted, dry and brown. Once they are brown, there is no reviving them and it will be necessary to prune them in order to keep your banana tree looking lush. Be sure to make sure your banana plant is getting enough water. If you live in an area that gets plenty of rainwater, you will not need to give your tree any additional water. If you live in a dry area, be sure to water the tree until the soil is moist. If your banana tree leaves have holes, they might have been affected by insects. This commonly happens during spring and summer. If this is the case, you might need to treat your tree with medicine or other treatments. Although banana trees are not often infected with insects, it's good to stay aware of any ailment your tree might have. If you have not prepared your plant for winter and instead decided to brave the cold, you will need to see how your banana tree withstood the low temperatures. Although, banana trees are a tropical plant, many people have said their tree managed to withstand cold weather. A banana tree damaged by frost will have leaves that first look withered before they eventually turn brown. One common way to avoid damage from frost is to actually dig up and move the plant. However, if this is not an easy option, you can cut the stalk down to about one foot off the ground. Then, cover the stalk with a plastic pot, to protect from the elements.
Summary: Check your banana tree during each season. Prune leaves that are brown. Watch for leaves with holes to know which stems to prune. Inspect for damage after frost.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you want to be a fashionista, you don't have to like what everyone is wearing. By the time you figure out what's trendy and start dressing like other people, it'll be old hat. You don't have to look like the trend-setters out there, and you shouldn't want to. Aim to have your own style. Don't just go out and buy a bunch of really cool pieces that match with one thing in your closet. You will soon feel that you are running out of clothes when truthfully you just bought a ton of statement pieces like a cool floral skirt with no plain tops to match it with. Get things like camisoles, plain sweaters and cardigans, a plain skirt, and a few neutral-colored dresses, so you'll have as many options as possible to match. If you aren't quite ready for wild colors, just go with black to make sure you'll have choices. The right pair of shoes can make or break a fashionable outfit. Even a simple pair of form-fitting jeans with a cute top can look suddenly spiced up with a surprising pair of pumps. Shoes should be cute and comfortable, and you should have a variety of them to spice up your different looks. Boots are super important. They always elongate the leg and make you look super toned. They also can go almost all year long. They are classic and won't go out of style. A cute but casual pair of flats is important for any wardrobe. That does not mean running sneakers. Invest in a great pair of heels that will last a long time. Then you can get other ones you just like for some special occasions. Fashion's a great hobby, as long as you can afford it. If you're on a budget, it's important to set a particular amount out of your funds that you're allowed to spend on money per month and stay strictly in that limit. You don't have to sacrifice style for cash, though, and you can learn to find quality items for cheap. Price items at different stores and always go back and compare. Don't go just to one fashion store and settle for what you find. Make sure you do the rounds and keep track of different items you hope to purchase. Find the right stores. You can always splurge once and a while on a real statement piece that you know is something you'll never find anywhere else but try to stay within that budget. There's a difference between Fashionista and shopaholic. Jewelry, cute hats, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are helpful in allowing you to create different looks from the same items in your wardrobe. Find what looks right for you and look at the outfit as a whole in the mirror with it so you don't over accessorize by mistake. Invest in affordable scarves, jewelry, and shoes to accessorize your outfits. They make a big difference in any simple outfit, and you can get away with having a wide variety of cheap items that accent your other pieces. . When you truly develop your own style, sometimes you'll picture such an ideal outfit and you go on a mad hunt for it. And you won't find it. Instead of being disappointed, learn how to make it yourself! You can learn to mend your favorite items and keep them looking fresh and new, as well as how to make up new items as you go along, just for the cost of materials. This can be a real cost-saver, and a great way to make statements. Every couple of months, it's important to get rid of clothes you won't wear anymore. Give old clothes to charity, or have "Naked Lady" parties, in which you get together with a bunch of your fashionable friends and trade items you don't want anymore. You can save interesting T-shirts, or old jeans which are not popular now if you think you can combine it with some other things to get unique look, but it's usually easier to purge focus on working with what you like in the here and now.
Summary:
Buck trends. Get some solid essentials. Get plenty of shoe options. Shop smart. Learn how to accessorize properly. Learn how to sew and make your own garments Purge your wardrobe regularly.