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42 Q U A R T E R P A G E A D V E R T S C O S T J U S T £ 3 0 How to Choose your Olive Tree You want to add some Mediterranean glamour to your garden, and have settled on an olive tree to do just that. But now you’re left with the tough decision of picking the right one for your garden! Thankfully, olive tree experts Olive Grove Oundle have shared their advice. Research your tree When purchasing your tree, you need to know what type of tree you are after. Younger trees often have a straighter trunk and a smoother bark, while older trees have a gnarled bark with unique markings. Before you make your purchase, it’s worth looking in detail at the tree you have chosen. Younger trees are often pruned into a lollipop style shape so will be easy to spot from their older counterparts. It’s always best to look at your tree in person before you click buy online! Don’t rush We get it. You’re excited to add an olive tree to your garden, but there’s no need to rush into a purchase. Take your time when choosing your tree and remember that many olive trees are often exceptionally large. Therefore, you will need to take into account how you will transport your tree home (delivery can be costly depending on your location and size of tree). The right tree for your garden Where you position your tree, may be where it stays forever. So, it’s best to ensure that you’ve really thought about where you want your tree to go in your garden. After all, it’s likely to be a decision for life. You’ll also want to consider how the conditions of that position will fare on your tree. Although olive trees are very hard, they require the sunniest spot in your garden which also provides suitable wind protection. While they can withstand temperatures of -10°C, if combined with a cold wind they can struggle to survive. To advertise in the next edition - advertise@northampton-local.co.uk - 07738 024 823
Q U A R T E R P A G E A D V E R T S C O S T J U S T £ 3 0 43 Remember maintenance Lastly, you’ll want to ensure that you have the maintenance tools to hand once you have your tree at home. Luckily, olive trees are extremely self-sufficient and require little attention - often requiring no food (unless you want to grow fruit from it) and once planted little water. Although you will need to check that the soil doesn’t become dry throughout the year - particularly in the winter months if you want to produce fruit. In terms of pruning, maintenance is minimal. Again however, if you plan on growing fruit, then you will need to prune you tree in late spring or early summer before the tree has flowered. When pruning your tree you will need to remove dead, diseased or dying branches - thinning out branches to allow light to reach the centre of your tree. Check you have enough space While you may look at your tree when you purchase it and struggle to imagine just how large it will get, it’s important to factor this in when you plat your tree. Over time, the trunk will expand so you will want to ensure that there is enough room surrounding your tree for it to grow. You are able to contain your olive tree in a pot, and transfer it into a larger pot over time. Moving an olive tree which has been planted in the ground can be tricky. Oundle Road Polebrook PE8 5LQ Tel 01832 275660 info@olivegroveoundle.co.uk To advertise in the next edition - advertise@northampton-local.co.uk - 07738 024 823
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