Wintering of potted braided willow

I live in Scarborough On and I have a potted braided willow that I need to protect over the winter. Please, can you tell me what I should do so that it survives. Thank you…

Rhododendron, Braided Willow

I have a bush that has many buds ready to bloom at this late date. Should I cut them off the plant? Or just leave them. My second question is that I have a braided mini willow tree I planted…