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Q: I saw the most beautiful dappled willow tree on a walk in Harrisburg. We recently had to take down a black walnut due to the wet year last year and are trying to figure out what to plant in its ...

The Salix matsudana is commonly called curly willow because of the loosely curling shape of its branches. It is also known as the corkscrew willow, Pekin willow, Hankow willow, twisted-twig willow and ...

Q: Will the solar eclipse affect plant growth in any way? I heard it might impact some animals. A: No it won't, the time is too short to be of consequence to plants. Q: I have a mum that is flowering.