"amylou" wrote in message
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I've read that they can help dry out wet spots
in your yard.. any experience with that?
Thanks!


This is an old gardener's tale and not true. Plants will only take up as
much water as they need to transpire. Willows (most) are moisture lovers and
will tolerate very wet conditions but they will not necessarily "dry out"
wet spots. If your wet spot is not very wet, you may see some improvement,
but you may also see the willow roots seeking out alternate water sources,
like your sewer system and underground water pipes. These are best planted
in large suburban or rural spaces far away from any underground plumbing or
septic drain fields.

pam - gardengal