Planting Your Twisted Willow
The branch that keeps on giving
With its delightfully twisted branches and wonderfully wild leaves, your Twisted Willow isn’t just a showstopper in your arrangement – it’s also a chance to grow something magical in your garden. With a little care, you can transform this elegant stem into a tree that keeps on giving for years to come. Here's how:
Step 1:
Once the rest of your arrangement has faded, don’t toss that twisted willow! Instead, snip off a healthy branch and prepare to give it a new lease of life.
Step 2: Encourage roots to grow
Pop your cutting in a jar of water and place it somewhere sunny but not too hot. After a little patience (and some cheering on from you), you’ll start to see roots forming. It's like magic – but botanical!
Step 3: Pick the perfect planting time
Twisted willows are best planted in early spring or late winter when the weather is cool, and the ground is moist.
Step 4: Find the right spot
Your willow will thrive in a sunny location with damp soil – it’s no coincidence they’re often found near rivers. Once you've chosen the perfect spot, plant your cutting deep into the soil, leaving about 2 inches of the branch poking above the surface.
Step 5: Hydration is key
Willows love water almost as much as fish. Keep your new tree well-watered, especially in its early days, to help it settle into its new home.
Watch it grow!
Before you know it, your Twisted Willow will flourish into a graceful addition to your garden, swaying gently in the breeze and reminding you of its humble beginnings in a Freddie’s box.
What could be better than a stick that grows?
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