A cozy-looking house surrounded by trees and bushes - Artmarie/Getty Images With their tumbling branches boasting a waterfall of leaves, weeping willows are like something out of a storybook. These ...

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 ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. I find few sights as satisfying as a mature weeping willow at water’s ...

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 ...

Have you ever thought about the shape of trees? How they grow tall and straight or have a weeping character to them? What makes some trees grow tall and straight while others weep? Both shapes are ...

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, ...