{"product_id":"silky-willow-live-stakes","title":"Silky Willow Live Stakes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilky Willow Live Stakes for Erosion Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalix sericea silky willow live stakes is a plant that thrives in riparian areas where water levels can vary significantly over the course of a year. It is for this reason that the plant has such excellent reliability in high runoff, flood, or saturation areas where other plantings fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established dormant cuttings quickly come out of dormancy and begin to root in the ground. The roots also help to hold soil in place, and cut the speed of water flow. This process will help reduce washouts over time, as well as decrease the amount of sediment lost due to erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stems of the live stakes will also break up the velocity of the water, while the root mass does its work below the surface. The result is erosion control that becomes stronger with each passing growing season, rather than breaking down like a hardscape solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilky Willow Live Stakes for Restoration Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Silky Willow Live Stakes - Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/tnnursery.net\/blogs\/garden-blog\/live-stakes-control-erosion\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSalix sericea \u003c\/a\u003eis a species that restoration professionals and private landowners alike have heavily used. This is largely due to the speed and reliability with which this species will take root and form new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew growth will quickly establish a cover over the ground, which will both shade the soil and help to moderate temperature fluctuations and microbial activity below ground. Additionally, this species will improve conditions for natural succession to occur by providing an environment that allows nearby native plants to establish themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirds, amphibians, and beneficial insects will also be attracted to the new cover and moisture created by Salix sericea growth, creating a functioning habitat on land that would otherwise be bare. This species is also quite easy to grow and does not require intensive maintenance, which is particularly important for large and\/or remote restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilky Willow Live Stakes Grown for Success\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTN Nursery carefully grows\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/live-staking-a-how-to-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Silky Willow live stakes \u003c\/a\u003efrom high-quality parent stock to ensure that only the strongest and most vigorous cuttings are sold to our customers. Live stakes are harvested in their dormant phase to preserve the maximum amount of energy for rapid root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual cuttings are also graded based on strength and viability, so customers know that they will receive only the highest quality material for successful establishment in the field. As a cool-season plant species, Salix sericea responds best to planting during cool seasons that have high moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will give roots time to become established before top growth starts to take off. With the right spacing and soil contact, this species will quickly mature into flexible, but dense plantings that can respond and adapt to changing site conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Stakes can Be Planted in Water's Edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to erosion control,\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Silky Willow Live Stakes for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/tnnursery.net\/collections\/live-stakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Salix sericea\u003c\/a\u003e can also help to improve water quality. Filtering runoff and trapping excess nutrients before they enter a stream or pond is a great way to reduce nutrient pollution in sensitive ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible stems and branches also mean that this species will bend rather than break during high water events, which can reduce damage from woody debris to the downslope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plantings can also reduce maintenance needs over time, while also providing a natural appearance that blends well into the surrounding environment. They are an all-around sustainable and long-lasting solution for balancing land, wildlife, and ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Stakes","offers":[{"title":"1-2' \/ 25","offer_id":51051571511594,"sku":"987643","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-2' \/ 50","offer_id":51051571544362,"sku":"1374","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-2' \/ 100","offer_id":51051571577130,"sku":"97645","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3' \/ 25","offer_id":51051571609898,"sku":"5791638","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3' \/ 50","offer_id":51051571642666,"sku":"49738","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3' \/ 100","offer_id":51051571675434,"sku":"63794","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4' \/ 25","offer_id":51051571708202,"sku":"275143","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4' \/ 50","offer_id":51051571740970,"sku":"9764315","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4' \/ 100","offer_id":51051571773738,"sku":"978863","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5634\/1034\/files\/Silky_Willow_Shrub_On_Sale_dcad7856-0006-4b51-a619-2f5e303d011c.jpg?v=1768513672","url":"https:\/\/tnnursery.net\/products\/silky-willow-live-stakes","provider":"TN Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}