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One of the most beautiful trees to have in your garden if you have the space for it is the willow. Willow tree planting can be an excellent choice if you are thinking of enhancing your garden with a sturdy tree with lovely foliage.
The willow tree is an excellent focal point in any garden, and a lovely accent at that. However it can grow quite a lot quite fast, which is why it is necessary to have the space for it. It would be terrible to have to cut it down just because it has grown too much for your garden! Willow tree planting has a few secrets, which I would like to share in this article. In the first place, when you think willow, what comes to mind almost immediately is a fresh body of water under it (be it a lake, a river or a stream). The reason for this is that willows enjoy the moist areas near water, and they are at home in such an environment. This is why, should you decide to include it in your garden planting scheme, it is necessary to take into account its water needs. These trees will want lots of water, especially at the beginning, before they are established.
You will need to look for a place in your garden that has loose soil. If this is not the case, and you have soil with lots of clay, then it would be a good idea to add some sand to the soil, to make it airier. Dig a good-sized hole for your tree, and add in some organic material. Then you are all set to plant. Place your tree in the hole, making sure there are no air pockets under it, which can cause the roots to rot. Then see which side of the tree offers a better view, and place your willow accordingly. After that, you will just have to cover its roots with the soil you dug out of the hole, and water. Water it well, since it can suffer a lot, especially if it is summer. Once you are done, your willow tree planting will be complete and you will be able to enjoy a beautiful willow tree in your garden.
In order to take good care of your tree until it is well-established, you need to take a few things into account. First is water. Water your tree liberally, but be careful not to overdo it (which can happen if you continue to water even if there is a high level of humidity). Give it extra water when you notice there is a dry spell. In the second place, make sure you fertilize your tree with some good organic fertilizer (if possible). Add the fertilizer to the soil around the tree, digging it in superficially with a small hoe. Prune it when necessary and that’s it. Your willow tree planting will be a success, for certain. With time, you could even add a water feature nearby... who knows?
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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