Planetagarden
- What can I do with pussy willow branches?
- How do you harvest pussy willows?
- How do you root pussy willow cuttings?
- Can you plant catkins?
What can I do with pussy willow branches?
The furry, silver-gray buds of Pussy Willows are one of the classic signs and delights of spring. Used inside the house, the branches will retain their good looks for an impressively long time. Simply arrange them in a sturdy container or vase, without water, to bring springtime cheer to any room of the house.
How do you harvest pussy willows?
Pussy willow are easy to propagate from springtime cuttings, (this is a good project to try with kids!). Simply harvest pliant, year-old branches, (approximately 18-24″ long), and keep stems in a vase of water in a sunny spot. Plant whips outside when roots have formed, right after the last frost date in your area.
How do you root pussy willow cuttings?
Many gardeners don't bother to buy pussy willows since they're so easy to root from cuttings. Start by making a cutting 12 inches long, about the diameter of a pencil, in early spring. Make the cut on an angle. Root the cutting in water or directly in moist soil.
Can you plant catkins?
Along with snowdrops and daffodils, catkins are regarded as a welcome sign of spring, so if you can't get out into the country as easily as you'd like, then grow them in your garden.
