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 ...

With the glowing red ball of sun ready to set, I walked through a savanna in Lake County to discover a multibranched, 6-foot-tall shrub covered with many silvery balls as soft — and about the same ...

One of the most endearing harbingers of spring is the pussy willow. This plant is beloved by children and adults alike. The fuzzy little nubs resembling tiny cat paws are a sign that winter is giving ...

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Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. Propagate your willow. Willow trees and willow bushes are among the easiest plants to propagate. Weeping willow (Salix babylonica) and corkscrew willow ...