Willow trees ( Salix) are fast-growing trees that can be pruned in December. “Trimming them prevents overgrowing and ensures ...

Pruning is one of the most rewarding winter jobs in the garden. Without any foliage, it’s much easier to achieve the shape you want from a tree or bush. But before you lift the secateurs, you need to ...

I've had a nice little dwarf willow for 15 years or more, and this summer I noticed it was getting to be bigger than I wanted it to be. But summers are busy and I didn't prune it. Fall came along; I ...

A welcome addition to any patio or garden is the smaller Salix, or Willow, with branches that can reach up, or hang low.Silver-white catkins emerge first, followed by green leaves, and stems in winter ...

I’ve mourned a lot of plants that died in my care either because I couldn’t give them the conditions they need, or they were simply short-lived and difficult to find or grow from seed on my own. Those ...