Q: I am writing about a pussy willow tree I planted in my backyard in early August 2018. I have wanted one for some time and found one on sale at a discount department store. It didn’t have much info ...

In early spring, bits of fluff appear along the branches of some willow shrubs, silvery gray and as soft to the touch as a kitten’s paw. They may seem furry, but these are actually the flower buds of ...

Late winter is when most gardeners’ green thumbs begin to itch, and the need to work in the garden is hard to resist. One task that’s perfect for this time of year is propagating shrubs and trees.

A few weeks ago I was traveling by dog team along the Denali Highway near milepost 26. I had just begun the climb out of the Tangle Lakes area toward the Maclaren Summit when I encountered a profusion ...

A European invader has been sneaking onto the New England coast, infiltrating and undermining the natives. The large gray willow, a dense shrub or small tree that spreads rapidly and closely resembles ...