Willow – Pruning Care
Q: I have a pussy willow that has been in the ground for nine years. I have just removed the best canes with catkins for interior decorating and would like to take this thing down to bush size. Am I going to kill it?
A: I’m impressed that your pussy willow is so old. Most die from twig blight, leaf spot, aphids or leaf beetles after only a few years here. That said, if a pussy willow is happy, pruning won’t kill it. Remove limbs back to the trunk or to a side branch and enjoy the catkins each year.
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Hydrangea Cane Borer
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Planting Tree – On Top of Stump
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Mulch – Using Rubber Mulch For Plants
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Hyacinths – Forcing for Indoor Use
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Male vs Female – Asparagus
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Should I Aerate On My Own
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Poinsettia – Forcing to Bloom for Christmas
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