It was at the Musée d’Orsay where amongst paintings ranging from Cezanne to Gauguin, one stood out the most, “Saule pleureur” by Claude Monet. The blending colors of the leaves and the textured bark, ...

The landscape around iconic Lake LaSalle is getting some attention this fall, but it may take a few generations of students to fully appreciate it. Grounds crews from University Facilities spent last ...

Many of us have places in our landscapes where it’s constantly wet. We always say “plants breathe through their roots”, which means that poorly drained sites are bad for most plants since air can’t ...

A muddy backyard with water pooling after rain - Katarzynabialasiewicz/Getty Images If you've ever struggled with a persistently wet yard or areas prone to standing water, you know how frustrating it ...

Many people enjoy the look of the weeping willow but have discovered its drawbacks. It has invasive roots and is brittle and short-lived. However, the Maytenus boaria or mayten tree is almost a ...

Weeping willow trees are undeniable beauties, but they need ample space to grow. Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann The weeping ...

For a more lush landscape, consider branching out a bit by planting a weeping tree. Weeping trees make a striking statement with their long, downward branches that cascade toward the ground. There are ...

Question: Weeping willow, six years old and 9″ diameter. Wet, clay ground and thriving. Suddenly late last summer, I noticed the leaves were dead, and the bark on the trunk was completely loose and ...