Olive trees truly are miracles of nature. Immensely tough and resilient, they’ve been known to survive and recover from severe drought and even fire. Some ancient olive trees are thousands of years old, a testament to the species’ hardiness. But if there’s one thing that olive trees don’t like (aside from too much water), it’s […]
Olive trees don’t require fertiliser to grow well. Even here in the UK, they can prosper even in poor, rocky soils. But if you want to give your tree the best possible conditions for future growth – and make sure it’s as healthy as possible – the use of fertiliser is encouraged. But which fertiliser […]
Yes! Olive trees are evergreen, and despite their Mediterranean heritage, they’re relatively easy to keep here in the UK.
One of the biggest indicators of an olive tree’s health is its leaves. If they’re dropping off the tree more than they usually do, something’s up – and it’s important to try and get to the bottom of the issue before your tree is harmed further.
Everybody knows that underwatering any plant can have serious consequences, but it’s equally as important to avoid overwatering. Olive trees are particularly susceptible to this, and watering yours too much could do serious harm – and even kill your tree.
Whether you’re a new olive tree owner or have quite the collection, we’re revealing how to look after your olive tree in winter to get the best out of your plant.
Growing Olive Trees in Containers is a great way to keep olive trees! Even the smallest garden or balcony can accommodate a pot grown olive tree. The ability to place your plant in the best possible location regardless of soil conditions is perhaps the greatest advantage of pot growing. There is the upside of being […]
Your ‘standard’ olive tree could not be any less standard. If you’re looking for a new added extra that will add something a little more personal to your garden, an olive tree can do more than that! Olive trees are evergreen trees that will add a Mediterranean scent to your garden or patio and in […]
Growing Olive Trees has become common place in the British garden but they can quite expensive. Naturally, you don’t want to be buying new Olive Trees every couple of years so you’ll probably have a few questions. To help you with your research, here are some of the most common questions we get asked about […]
Pests and Diseases Keeping Olive Trees is straight forward most of the time, however, like most plants they can be affected by pests and diseases. While for the most part your olive tree will be fine growing in the UK, Olive Tree Pests and Diseases can damage even the strongest Olive Trees. Here are our […]
