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Willow Winter Care: A Seasonal Checklist for Frost and Wind

  • October 04, 2026

Willows shrug off most British winters, but wind, waterlogged ground and tight ties cause damage that only shows in spring....

Willow Watering Guide: How Much and How Often in Dry Weather

  • September 28, 2026

Practical watering amounts and timings for young and mature willow trees through UK heatwaves, plus how to check soil, mulch...

Coppicing vs Pollarding Willow: Which Method Is Right?

  • September 23, 2026

Coppicing cuts willow to ground level for a permanent stool; pollarding lifts the cut to head height. Here is how each affects...

How to Root Willow Cuttings in Water: A Beginner's Guide

  • September 23, 2026

Willow roots easily from hardwood cuttings. Here is how to take them, keep the water fresh, and pot up rooted slips into soil...

Willow Pests and Diseases: A UK Identification Checklist

  • September 20, 2026

A practical UK guide to identifying common willow problems — aphids, rust, anthracnose, gall mites and crown gall — plus what...

8 Compact Willow Species for Small UK Gardens

  • September 17, 2026

Eight compact willows for small UK gardens, from knee-high alpines for troughs to grafted weepers for patios, with heights,...

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