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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Plant petunias about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) away from your olive trees in a sunny spot. Moderate watering will keep petunias healthy and thriving. This olive tree in a container looks gorgeous – it is planted next to different colored flowers with pink color petunias.

Yarrow is a medical herb that treats minor wounds, reduces fever, and attracts lacewings and ladybugs, which feed on aphids. Yarrow offers multiple benefits for your olive trees, including improving soil fertility, attracting pollinators, and repelling pests. By incorporating these pest-repelling plants into your garden, you can help protect your plants from unwanted pests without the need for harmful chemical pesticides. Plus, many of these plants are easy to grow and can simultaneously add beauty and fragrance to your garden! Companion plants may protect olive trees from unwanting insects and pests 2. AttractorsThyme is a great companion plant for olive trees, repelling pests, attracting pollinators, and enhancing the flavor of your olives. Well, thyme is used for both culinary and decorative uses. Companion planting can bring numerous benefits to your garden, but you should avoid some common mistakes to ensure success. Let’s dive into these pitfalls and learn how to steer clear of them: 1. Overcrowding Plants Growing and flourishing thyme well under olive trees and other plants is easy. Space thyme about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) apart from your olive trees, ensuring both plants have full sun exposure. Like olive trees, thyme requires moderate watering. Thyme is a Mediterranean herb with dietary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. It can be mixed with other plants growing under olive trees. Oregano Companion planting is a fantastic, natural, and sustainable way to help your olive trees – and the rest of your garden – thrive. It’s the practice of planting different species close together, with the idea that they’ll provide mutual benefits. It’s like setting up your plants on the perfect playdate, where they’ll work together and support each other in growing strong and healthy. How Companion Planting Works?

Peas look beautiful as a plant and leak nitrogen into the ground, benefiting hungry olive trees. Plant peas about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) away from your olive trees in a spot with full sun to partial shade. Peas require regular watering to thrive, so ensure they receive adequate moisture. To avoid overcrowding, consider the spacing requirements for each plant species. Ensure you provide enough room for your olive trees and companion plants to grow and thrive without competing with each other. Proper spacing also promotes better air circulation, reducing the risk of fungal diseases and creating a more comfortable environment for beneficial insects. Borage is another similar herb plant that prevents olive trees from pests and attracts pollinating bees, and adds trace minerals to the soil. 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.

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.

Some nitrogen-fixing plants that can be used as companion plants for olive trees include clover, alfalfa, vetch, and beans. These plants can convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by other plants in the soil, which can help to improve soil fertility and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. Peas and Alfalfa They grow well with olive trees and have similar watering and soil nutrition needs. And most importantly, you can use them for culinary and decorative purposes. Lavender 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. Pest Control: Some plants have the unique ability to repel pests naturally. Planting these pest fighters near your olive trees allows you to keep unwanted critters at bay without resorting to harsh chemicals. Plus, certain plants attract beneficial insects that prey on the bad bugs, giving your olive trees an extra layer of protection. Bulbs are annual plants that bloom during spring and summer, whereas they become dormant in winter. The good thing about bulbs is that they use collected space and have huge stunning flowers. Bulbs will add brilliant color to your garden throughout the spring or summer and is a great companion to olive trees. Succulents

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. The best companion plants for olive trees are the ones to improve the health of your olive tree, meet the same water needs, and aren’t fragile for dropping olive fruits. They can help to repel pests that might harm your precious trees. Also, the right companion plants can promote better root growth, improve soil quality, and even attract pollinators. 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. To maintain a healthy and thriving garden, you should proactively manage pests. Here are some tips to keep in mind: The Olive not only lends year round interest, they are very tough and utterly beautiful. More about The Norfolk Olive Tree Company