Big Impact in a Small Space: Why Olive Trees Belong in Your Micro Garden You don’t need a sprawling estate or manicured borders to create a beautiful garden. In fact, 2025’s hottest garden trend is the micro garden—clever use of compact outdoor (or indoor) spaces to create lush, living havens. From tiny terraces to sunny balconies, a well-placed plant […]
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Yucca Rostrata/Blog….
Yucca Rostrata The iconic Yucca Rostrata, also known as the beaked Yucca or Yucca linearis is an evergreen shrub native to America and Mexico. This impressive hardy plant boasts a dense crown of silvery-blue foliage and distinguished, yellow-edged leaves. Often, the Yucca Rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in a border or container, creating […]
Olive trees in London
Why Olive Trees Are Taking Over London’s Front Doors and Courtyards I recently took a trip to London and, while wandering the leafy streets of Notting Hill and weaving through buzzy boroughs like Shoreditch and Clapham, I noticed something quite delightful… Olive trees. Everywhere. From chic restaurants with alfresco seating to elegant Georgian terraces and […]
Why the Olive Tree Remains a Timeless Favourite for UK Gardens
The olive tree is more than just a plant—it’s a statement. With its sculptural shape, silvery foliage and rich history, these beauties continue to enchant garden lovers across the UK. At The Norfolk Olive Tree Company, we’ve seen a rising interest in these beautiful trees—and for good reason. In this article, we explore what makes […]
Arbequina vs Frantoio Olive Tree: Which One Is Right for You?
Arbequina vs Frantoio Olive Tree: Which One Is Right for Your Garden? When choosing the perfect olive tree for your garden, it’s worth comparing two of the most iconic Mediterranean varieties: the Spanish Arbequina and the Italian Frantoio. Both are stunning in their own right, but their differences in growth habit, care, and styling give […]
