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 […]
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How to Safely Repot a Large Olive tree
Thinking of bringing home one of our magnificent olive trees? These character-rich specimens are among our most impressive—and naturally, customers often ask how to repot such a large tree safely. If you’re wondering how to handle the weight and size of a mature olive tree, our specialist insight will give you the confidence to take […]
Ancient Olive Trees – Timeless Beauty, Instant Impact
Ancient Olive Trees – Timeless Beauty, Instant Impact There is something extraordinary about standing beside an ancient olive tree. Their sculptural trunks, shaped by centuries of sun, wind, and weather, tell stories no modern planting can ever recreate. At The Norfolk Olive Tree Company, our Ancient Olive Trees offer not just beauty, but history, atmosphere, […]
Winter Rain? No Need to Water Your Olive Tree Until March
If you’ve stepped outside recently, you’ll know that the UK is deep in its familiar wet winter rhythm. The soil is already saturated, containers are damp for days at a time, and the garden feels still, quiet and resting. If you’re wondering whether your olive tree needs watering in winter, the reassuring answer is simple: […]
Why Winter Is Ideal for Choosing Screening Olive Trees & Palms
Rainy Days, Big Plans: Why Winter Is the Perfect Time to Think About Screening Olive Trees & Palms As the rain drums gently on the windows and the garden settles into its winter hush, now is the moment many of us finally look outside and notice the gaps. The spots where the neighbour’s shed suddenly […]
