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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A wonderful long-lived evergreen tree, Olives like warm dry summers in a sunny protected area and therefore are often kept in pots in Britian although they can be planted out in warmer protected areas, younger olives need more protection in harsh winters.

Lemon balm creates a bushy and leafy impression for your landscape. This herb has a pleasant lemon smell and small white flowers that attract tachinid flies and wasps, which kill harmful caterpillars from your olive trees. This fragrant herb repels pests and attracts pollinators. Nitrogen fixers are an essential group of plants to include in an olive tree guild. These plants, such as legumes like beans and peas, can take nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form that plants in the soil can use. By planting nitrogen fixers in your olive tree guild, you can increase the amount of nitrogen available to the olive tree and other plants in the guild. Planting is best done in late spring, both in the ground and pots as the olive is given time to acclimatise although fleece should be used if there is a cold spell. Pottered Olives can be kept in an unheated greenhouse during the cold months and brought out when the weather warms up. Spring is also a good time to top-dress the Olive with a slow-release fertiliser, together with keeping the surface weed-free to allow the water and feed to flow through. 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.' 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.Olive trees make a fantastic addition to any garden and thrive in almost all conditions. Their evergreen leaves and slender trunks make them perfect for topiary, or as a stunning natural bush. At Top Topiary you can have a range of olive trees delivered to bring some Mediterranean style to your garden. Incompatible plant pairings can increase resource competition, pest issues, or other garden problems. Before planting, research each plant’s specific needs and characteristics to ensure compatibility. This will help you choose complementary plants and create a harmonious and thriving garden environment. To make watering more efficient, group plants with similar water needs together. This will help you provide the right amount of moisture to each plant without overwatering or underwatering. Be sure to monitor the soil moisture and adjust your watering schedule accordingly. 4. Fertilization Another critical element of an olive tree guild is the use of suppressor plants. These plants can suppress weeds and prevent soil erosion, helping to protect the soil and keep it healthy. Examples of suppressor plants include clover, comfrey, and groundcovers like thyme and oregano. By planting suppressor plants in your olive tree guild, you can help to create a more stable and productive ecosystem.

Sweet alyssum makes an excellent companion for your potted olive tree and help to attract beneficial insects, which in turn can enhance your olive tree’s pollination. Just be sure to manage their growth so they don’t compete for resources in the pot.To create a thriving garden ecosystem, look no further than these insect-friendly plants! They can attract many beneficial insects, from busy bees and beautiful butterflies to helpful ladybugs and lacewings. An olive tree guild is a permaculture technique that involves planting a combination of plants and herbs around an olive tree to create a self-sustaining ecosystem. The guild consists of companion plants that benefit the olive tree by improving soil fertility, attracting beneficial insects, and deterring pests. Flowers and herbs benefit olive trees by improving soil fertility and attracting correct insects

Alternatively, grow leaf vegetables or draft tomatoes. You would not only create a unique landscape but as well have fresh herbs for seasoning your dishes. When planting or potting your Olive Bush it’s best to choose a south or west facing location as it will flourish better in a sunny sheltered spot. It’s also worth mentioning that Olive trees come in all different shapes and sizes, and because of this you will need to get a pot or urn that can accommodate this. Once you’ve selected a suitable pot or urn and found the perfect patch, we recommend using a mix of John Innes no.3 and agricultural grit for planting or potting. For example, these good insects eat other bugs, such as aphids that love to eat olive tree leaves. Here is an olive grove in Kalamata naturally underplanted with beautiful daisies – one of the most popular wildflowers to enjoy Attracted dragonflies and other right insects help to pollinate olive trees and increase fruit yield Yarrow

Plant dill or fennel about 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm) away from your olive trees and provide full sun exposure. They prefer moderate watering. Lemon Balm Garden Cleanliness: Keep your garden clean and free of debris. Pests often hide in fallen leaves, decaying plant matter, and other clutter, so remove any potential hiding spots.