With snow falling across parts of the UK, it’s completely natural for olive tree owners to feel a flicker of concern. After all, olives are so closely associated with Mediterranean sunshine that winter weather can feel at odds with everything they represent. The good news? Snow and cold weather will not harm healthy olive trees […]
What are Cloud Olive trees? The cloud tree is Inspired by Japanese Niwaki trees which is a style of pruning that dates back as early as the 1200’s in Japan. The art of cloud pruning originated in Japan as a method of training trees and shrubs into shapes resembling clouds. This highly skilled technique creates […]
Zen Garden Design – Creating Stillness with Niwaki Cloud Trees In a fast-paced world, the Zen garden offers something increasingly rare: stillness. Rooted in Japanese philosophy, Zen gardens are not about decoration, but intention. Every element has purpose – from the placement of stone to the shaping of trees. At the centre of many modern […]
Which Olive Tree is Your Favourite? When you think of an olive tree, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the graceful silvery leaves shimmering in the sun, or perhaps the promise of Mediterranean charm in the garden. But there’s something particularly captivating about a gnarled olive tree – the twisting trunks, the character etched […]
Top 5 Olive Trees for UK Gardens (And How to Choose the Right One) Few plants capture the imagination like the olive tree. With their silver-green foliage, textured trunks, and timeless Mediterranean style, olive trees bring beauty and character to gardens across the UK. But with so many varieties available, how do you know which […]
