Your guide to willow trees and gardens
How to choose, site and shelter willows in exposed UK coastal gardens, with salt-tolerant species, soil preparation and pruning advice that limits...
October 07, 2026
Dwarf and compact willows can thrive in patio pots, giving small courtyards early catkins and winter stem colour — as long as you get watering,...
October 03, 2026
How to choose, site and shelter willows in exposed UK coastal gardens, with salt-tolerant species, soil preparation and pruning advice that limits...
October 07, 2026
September 22, 2026
October 03, 2026
Dwarf and compact willows can thrive in patio pots, giving small courtyards early catkins and winter stem colour — as long as you get...
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September 22, 2026
September 19, 2026
September 15, 2026
October 02, 2026
A practical, stage-by-stage willow planting checklist covering site checks, tools, planting methods for potted trees and cuttings, and...
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September 19, 2026
Hardwood willow cuttings root easily in winter. Here is how to choose, cut and plant them in pots or open ground, and how to look after...
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September 10, 2026
Choose a compact willow variety, plant it well away from drains and foundations, and prune it hard every few years to keep it happy in a...
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September 15, 2026
A seasonal guide to pruning willows in the UK, covering timing for weeping, goat and shrub willows, plus pollarding, coppicing and aftercare.
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A practical, stage-by-stage willow planting checklist covering site checks, tools, planting methods for potted trees and cuttings, and essential...
October 02, 2026
September 27, 2026
September 22, 2026
September 30, 2026
A practical guide to growing weaving willow from cuttings and using the rods to make five simple projects, from plant supports and...
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September 27, 2026
A step-by-step guide to planting and weaving a living willow arch, from choosing rods and preparing the ground to training new growth in...
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September 23, 2026
Willow is fast-growing, wildlife-friendly and remarkably versatile. Use it for living screens, woven boundaries, winter colour and focal...
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September 22, 2026
Yellowing leaves, dieback, aphids and canker are the most common willow complaints in the UK. Here is how to diagnose each one and put it right.
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September 19, 2026
September 15, 2026
