@thatweirdplantguy on Instagram: "Willow Propagation 101💧🌿 here are some useful tips and tricks for you to keep in mind:
Timing: Late winter or early spring, before the buds break into leaf, is ideal. Nature’s waking up, and so will your willows.
Choosing Cuttings: Select healthy, young shoots from a mature willow. About a pencil’s thickness and 1-2 feet long is your gold standard.
Preparation: Trim the bottom of the cutting at an angle just below a bud to maximize the area from which roots can sprout. A straight cut at the top, above a bud, prevents confusion and rainwater collection.
Rooting Hormone? Optional: Willows naturally produce their own rooting hormones. But if you feel fancy, dipping the bottom end in a rooting hormone can’t hurt.
Planting: Stick them in moist soil or wa