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The weeping willow tree is one of the most easily recognizable deciduous trees due… More
Dappled willow trees, also called Salix integra "Hakuro Nishiki," are some of the smallest… More
The dappled willow tree (Salix integra) is also sometimes referred to as the Japanese… More
... willow is one of more than 300 species of willow trees. It is… More
Willow trees are a favorite among tree lovers for their dramatic, elegant appearance. The… More
A weeping willow tree is both decorative and functional, dressing up a spot in… More
Willow trees and shrubs are part of the genus Salix. Comprised of 300 different… More
... says there are only two places he knows of where willows will not… More
...than 300 different species, willows are deciduous trees or shrubs. They have small flowers… More
willow trees are in the genus, Salix (a Latin word that means willow). They… More
...ven wonders of the ancient world. Not all weeping trees are willows. Maples, crabapples,… More
Willow trees (genus Salix) are fast-growing trees that thrive in very moist soil. There… More
The belief that the willow tree (Salix alba) has mystical and magical powers is… More
Weeping willows (Salix spp.) have long, drooping branches with fine textured leaves. They grow… More
The willow oak (Quercus phellos) is a member of the red oak family and… More
...he weeping willow is a very graceful and romantic tree. Its long thin branches… More
... kinds of conditions. They are fast-growing shade trees, sprouting up 10 feet per… More
...leaves that sway in the breeze. This fast growing tree provides excellent shade for… More
Willow oak is a large shade tree native to the eastern and southeastern United… More
Weeping willows are hardy and attractive trees. Their graceful, fountain-like branches provide good shade… More
...Learn how plants, like the Douglass fir and curly willow, have the ability to clone… More
Controlling major garden pests, such as horned worms and beetles, requires using some type of… More
To save garden seeds, store them in a jar, create a satchel of powered milk… More
Growing a flower garden requires picking out healthy plants, determining which prefer shade and which… More
When buying flowers for a garden, choose varieties that will thrive in the garden atmosphere,… More
When gardening vegetables as a beginner, concentrate on a high-quality soil that is rich in… More
Mulch is used around the base of trees and plants to help conserve moisture so… More
To keep raccoons out of the garden, build up some kind of fencing around the… More
To mulch flowers, put the mulch around the base of the plant, being careful not… More
Watering a vegetable garden requires using a gentle shower of water to avoid damaging small… More
To grow an organic flower garden, avoid using any pesticides, fungicides, weed killers or insecticides,… More
The tomato was first discovered around 500 AD by the Aztecs and was then brought… More
To deter rabbits from a garden, plant vegetables in a raised bed or earth box,… More
Grow tomatoes in a container by picking a container with good drainage, adding quality soil,… More
When selecting garden shears, determine what types of stems or branches will be cut, use… More
Keeping squirrels out of a garden involves sweeping up any acorns away from the garden,… More
Grow tomatoes organically by using black cow manure, organic peat moss and fish emulsion to… More
Ripen green tomatoes by picking the tomatoes and placing them on a shelf to ripen… More
Getting rid of snakes from a garden can be done by sprinkling Snake Away around… More
To control tomato hornworms, spray or dust the tomato plant thoroughly with bacillus thuringiensis, which… More
...a sort of cliff that drops to the beach. I have a willow tree right in the middle. I would like to… More
HI MY NAME IS TABBY AND I AM BUGNUT GRANDAUGHTER I GOT ON HERE TO SEE WHAT IT WAS ALL ABOUT. I LOVE IT SO FAR! I LOVE GARDENING AND SINGING AND PRAISING THE LORD !!!!!!! HE HAS GIVEN ME SO MUCH A GREAT FAMILY AND WONDERFULL GRANDPARENTS GRANNY AND… More
Hello, I'm looking into shade trees for my zone 8 backyard. This tree would receive plenty of sunshine throughout the day during the summer. Ideally, I'd like to have a fruit bearing tree (peach? apricot?) but I believe these trees do best with other trees of their same ilk around… More
I have a corscrew willow that we planted about three years ago and it seems to like where it is as it gets lot of rain and all the run off from the rain in the spring. We also watered it a great deal the first year and last year… More
...ial 2. cork screw or shell vine 3. weepping pussy willow… More
...an post my own thoughts and musings on gardening, trees, forests, what-have-you. Cool! Thanks Bob and Jackie. So now I got a place to write again, what am I gonna say? Shucks, haven't the foggiest notion, but its nice to… More
...t my lilacs are beginning to bud, as are my pussy willow trees. The birds are coming out, Cardinals, Eagles , etc.... The days have gotten up to the 40's but nights are still in the teens. How can this… More
... found here. Have a dilema. We have a few weeping willow trees on our property, one of them being huge and our primary source of shade for the back yard. Well, as luck would have it… More
My name is Jen. I live in Southwestern PA. I have always had house plants of some sorts. I believe my one phyladendrum (sp?) is almost ten years old. My favorite inside plant is a spider plant. I have numerous 'babies' in water all over the house. I just can't… More
...p dry out the yard. I am considering some type of willow but I do… More
I posted some worries i had about my willow tree a few weeks back and was told my tree had *canker*, well the tree had all the characteristics of canker and appearance wise it was dead. You could just pull on one of the thick branches and it would just… More
I planted my baby corkscrew willow back in the begining of April I think it was and there is still no sign of any new growth. I am wondering if the poor little thing died. Is there a way I can test to see if it is still alive? How… More
We have a two year old weeping willow which has been growing and looking healthy until the past week. Suddenly it is turning yellow. It's in a great location, plenty of sun; altho we've had drought here in Georgia, over the past month we've had quite a bit of rain.… More
Help! I have a lovely big old pussy willow tree in my yard (it's the size of a fruit tree). It's been pruned and shaped and is truly beautiful. Recently I've noticed loose bark. When the bark is removed there's black gunk under it and earwigs--lots and lots of earwigs.… More
...ts. I need some "tree" help - I planted a weeping willow tree from a starter limb about a year ago and now it has taken off unfortunately I live in a mobile home park and am… More
Today I am taking cuttings off of my pussy willow tree I will have about 10 to 15 if anyone is interested in them. They are very easy to root. More
I have had my weeping willow for four years and the end of summer of last year and the leaves on it started to turn yellow (was way too early for fall). I noticed on the base of it, the bark was cracking something awful, it looked like it had… More
I'm thinking about getting a weeping pussy willow tree. You know, one that's grafted. I was thinking about putting it out front but I wouldn't know where yet. Anyone have experience with these? More
Is it possible to over-water a weeping willow? I recently bought my second weeping willow. My first one was in a spot that it never got enough water, so I planted the second one in a spot that gets a lot of water. The leaves at the top of the… More
willow trees in zone 4: I have had this willow tree for three years now. There was a problem keep it to stay straight. Last year was really good but now its bark on the bottom is hollow but the top wants to make nice leaves. I gave it a… More
Jim&Mary's 2013 Garden
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