How to Grow Willow from Cuttings originally appeared on Dengarden. Willows are some of the most beautiful trees you can grow in your garden. They add shade and a touch of romance to garden pond areas ...

Question: Lately I’ve been noticing pussy willows all over along roadsides. I cut some and brought them in and watched them open up. I decided that I’m clueless as to what’s going on there. What is a ...

You don’t have to be a tree expert to recognize a “Weeping Willow” tree. Native to China, Salix babylonica, commonly called weeping willow or Babylon weeping willow, is a medium to large shade tree ...

Late winter is when most gardeners’ green thumbs begin to itch, and the need to work in the garden is hard to resist. One task that’s perfect for this time of year is propagating shrubs and trees.

Garden chores tend to disappear and work outdoors slows down as plants — and gardeners — go dormant for the winter. However, the enjoyment you get out of your backyard doesn't have to be over. If ...

Many of us have places in our landscapes where it’s constantly wet. We always say “plants breathe through their roots”, which means that poorly drained sites are bad for most plants since air can’t ...

Pussy willows are a unique plant grown as shrubs or small trees that can inspire a lot of curiosity. At the end of winter, small, fuzzy nubs grow at the end of the branches, resembling furry kitten ...

Every spring shoppers exit flower shows -- locally and elsewhere -- carrying bundles of pussy willows. Some will wield straight bundles of branches with big fat catkins, irresistible to touch. Others ...