Hair cut

The willow has had its first hair cut!

 

The willow was left to its own devices in the first year of planting until now. There are two varieties: yellow and red stems. To be honest the yellow are more impressive in terms of colour and straight stems but the red seems to be reasonably happy and is also growing well just a little disappointing in terms of the colour.

 

Thanks to hubby who suggested I use the loppers, the trimming process was easy but if you are attempting this then a top tip would be to wear some safety glasses - it seriously hurts when the willows smacks you in the eye - several times and usually the same one!!