You Garden Hardy Ornamental Olive Tree Standard 80-90cm Tall - Mediterranean Olive Trees for Gardens Patios and Decking - Ornamental Trees for Gardens

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Lavender is a top choice for companion planting with olive trees. Its fragrant and beautiful blooms repel pests while attracting pollinators, and it even enhances the flavor of olives. Plant parsley about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) away from your olive trees, in a location with full sun to partial shade. Parsley prefers moderate watering to stay healthy and vigorous. Parsley is a widely cultivated herb suitable to grow next to olive trees or anywhere in your garden.

Add a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden or patio! The majority of olives in this country are grown for their architectural look, although fruit can be produced in some milder regions. Protect from severe frosts. When arranging your companion plants, consider their growth habits and how they’ll interact with one another. For example, planting taller plants on the north side of your garden will ensure they don’t cast shade on the smaller plants to their south. Despite their Mediterranean heritage, olives are surprisingly tough and will happily grow in the UK down to -8C in winter, although best if you can protect them a little.

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Olive trees are fantastically versatile, but we tend to use them most when designing a roof garden,' says John Wyer, CEO at Bowles & Wyer. 'Roof terraces are much more extreme environments than gardens on terra firma, but olives can survive this fairly radical exposure. Our only advice is to beware the "windsail" effect of trees and ensure the containers are sufficiently sized to stop them blowing over.' We are a gold award winning husband and wife team. We are not only passionate about Olives but big on customer advice and service for our clients. Creating a harmonious garden with companion plants is an art and a science. Pay attention to your plants’ proper spacing and arrangement to get the most out of your companion planting efforts. Here are some tips to help you succeed: 1. Proper Spacing Plant marigolds about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) apart from your olive trees in a sunny location. Moderate watering is sufficient for these vibrant flowers. Petunias Plant lemon balm about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) away from your olive trees in a sunny or partially shaded location. Moderate watering will keep lemon balm healthy. Lemon balm is a perennial herb you can grow in the garden to help attract bees. Beyond the garden, you can use lemon balm for various purposes, including stress relief or improving digestive health. Parsley and tansy

Plant lavender about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) from your olive trees, in a spot with full sun exposure. Both lavender and olive trees are drought-tolerant, so moderate watering is sufficient.Bring a warm Mediterranean feel to your garden this summer with this fantastic standard olive bush. These well-established plants have been professionally grown with a wonderful ball of foliage aloft an elegant stem. The ornamental style of the topiary trees makes them perfect to add to traditional and contemporary spaces. So, whether you want to create an urban or conventional design style for your garden, our topiary trees can serve either purpose. They can also give your garden year-round greenery, structure, and beauty. To summarize, potential companion plants for olive trees mentioned in this article are easy to grow and adaptable. They are drought and soil tolerant and have the same soil and weather condition requirements as olive trees. So many of them can be the best combination for your tree and add charm to your landscape. In general, it’s a good idea to space smaller plants like herbs and flowers about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) away from your olive trees. Larger plants, such as shrubs and other trees, may need 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm) or more to grow and develop properly. 2. Arrangement of Plants When planning your garden, take the time to research each plant’s specific needs and adjust your layout accordingly. 2. Incompatible Plant Pairings

Due to its strong aroma and spicy, intense flavor, you will never regret introducing oregano to your seasoning set.

The Olive not only lends year round interest, they are very tough and utterly beautiful. More about The Norfolk Olive Tree Company