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     The tree is medium to large sized, deciduous, growing up to 20-40 feet tall with a spread half its length. The curly willow tree is a fast grower, but a very short lived tree. It grows upright with its branches spiraling all the along. The willow bears narrow light green colored leaves, and in spring it bears catkins (flowers) with the male and female flowers on separate trees. The curly willow tree is dioecious. The flowers are borne around April – May, pale yellow color. A popular ornamental tree for landscaping, not for its foliage or flowers, but its twisted and contorted branches. Curly willow can easily be propagated from softwood, semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings. And except in winters can be easily planted anytime of the year. They do well in soils whose pH balance is 5.6 to 7.8, and can thrive in full or partial sun. They enjoy soil that is moist, so make sure there aren’t too many gaps between their watering frequency. Read more on soil testing. Continue reading →

     You can select any type of bush species, either flowering or non flowering, based on the prevailing climatic conditions and the soil type in your area. Like any other gardening plants, nurturing and seasonal caring is important for maintaining disease free shrubs and bushes. Trimming bushes at the appropriate time is also necessary for optimum growth and prevention of diseases. Though it can be done at any time of the year, spring and fall are the best period for thinning the branches. Nevertheless, some of the bush species may require specific time period for pruning and trimming.

     How to Trim Bushes?

     Ask any gardening hobbyist regarding the maintenance tips of bushes, you will get the same answer, providing the essential growth factors and timely trimming. Pruning is beneficial for overgrown shrubs, while trimming benefits healthy bushes. Some of the advantages for trimming bushes and shrubs are removal of diseased branches, promote faster growth, giving shape and limiting size of the plants. Things to be considered while trimming bushes are discussed below:

     Wear Safety Gears: For any gardening activities, safety is the first priority. So, make sure you wear gears like hand gloves and protective glasses. This will also help in avoiding risk of skin allergies, in case you are hypersensitive to the plant exudate. In order to protect from harsh sun rays, you can start trimming bushes in the morning time. Continue reading →