If you've ever struggled with a persistently wet yard or areas prone to standing water, you know how frustrating it can be to manage. Be it from large amounts of rainfall, insufficient drainage, or a ...

When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It was a magnificent specimen with long, graceful branches that swayed in the breeze. It was also a magnificent mess.

The adult grand prize went to Kathy Briggerman, who identified a huge weeping willow in Shiawassee County that measured 327 ...

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

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 ...

Editor’s note: Opinions expressed by columnists are solely the opinion of that person and not the Daily Journal. When the kids were growing up, we had a giant weeping willow tree in the backyard. It ...

Willow trees can look magnificent, but can also leave a magnificent mess in yards. Willow trees can look magnificent, but can also leave a magnificent mess in yards. When the kids were growing up, we ...