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Three more more more picture perfect September combinations
Yarrow ‘the beacon’ Perched on tall stems above-green feathery foliage, the flat heads of tiny tomato-red flowers fade slowly to orange....
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olivetreegardens
Sep 5, 20201 min read
How to look after plants in the wind
A gust of wind can either be laughed at by our tall garden beings, or in the worst case, be absolutely destroyed if hit at the right...
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olivetreegardens
Sep 5, 20201 min read
Three more more picture perfect combinations for September showing!
‘Seedhead sculptures’ Globe thistle ‘Taplow blue’ Irresistible to bees and butterflies, the prickly leaves and spiky blooms are...
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olivetreegardens
Sep 4, 20202 min read
Preparing your garden for bees
If you look after your environment, your environment will look after you! Our little friends, the bees, are integral to not only our...
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olivetreegardens
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Three more picture perfect September combinations for your garde
‘Romantic movement’ Burnet ‘pink tanna’ A seemingly impossible balancing act of pink, bottlebrush-like flower heads on slender, wiry...
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olivetreegardens
Sep 3, 20202 min read
September growing guide - part 1
Whether you're planning ahead for late nutritious meals or want to get some quick growing crops to enjoy now, our September growing guide...
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olivetreegardens
Sep 3, 20201 min read
Three picture perfect September flower combinations
‘Modern Art’ Bergamot Whorles of deep scarlet blooms with a shaggy dome of petals appear in profusion from June to September. Liven up a...
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olivetreegardens
Sep 2, 20202 min read
How to bring a modern edge to your garden
In recent years, the big difference we have noticed between a traditional cottage garden and the current on-trend gardens are a little...
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olivetreegardens
Sep 1, 20202 min read
12 herbs and plants that naturally repel mosquitoes
...because plants smell a lot better than a can of insect repellent. Although we are exiting peak mosquito season, the need for a natural...
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olivetreegardens
Aug 29, 20201 min read
What’s blooming loveliest in August?
Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can add to your arrangements now. Princess Diana - Flowering in abundance from August to...
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olivetreegardens
Aug 29, 20201 min read
Get to know your tools - Secateurs explained
Ratchet Anvil What secateurs do you use?
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olivetreegardens
Aug 28, 20201 min read
Pruning your hedges - Evergreen
A strong evergreen hedge can bring a great structure and backdrop of green to a colourful and lively garden. However, let them get out of...
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olivetreegardens
Aug 28, 20202 min read
The autumn pruning
It's time to get the garden prepared for winter, keeping trees and shrubs in shape so that they will be healthy and clean for the next...
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olivetreegardens
Aug 27, 20202 min read
Sow is a funny word its it?
For those who do not know yet, sow is a fancy word for planting. Sow; Verb: plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth. "fill a pot...
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olivetreegardens
Aug 27, 20203 min read
Here are 10 tasty crops to sow now, to keep your plot productive for months to come.
With your summer vegetables coming to an end, or if you did not get round to growing any this lock down, don’t worry. There are lots of...
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olivetreegardens
Aug 26, 20201 min read
Hello to the Olive Tree community,
A few words to our community.
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olivetreegardens
Aug 25, 20202 min read
September is right around the corner!
We take a look at the month ahead and what delightful plants we can look forward to seeing in September.
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olivetreegardens
Jun 12, 20201 min read
Gardening during coronavirus
Hi everyone, this is just an update you on the latest plans at Olive Tree Gardens during these challenging times. As you may be...
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