Olive trees, to me, are an intrinsic part of the character, look and feel of the undulating landscape of the Mediterranean. Alongside grapevines, they’re everywhere in Italy, Spain, France, and ...

When you grow an olive tree from a pit, the tree you cultivate will not be a replica of the original. “Olive trees grown from pits are genetically different from ...

The best trees to grow in pots can add much needed interest to patios, courtyards and other areas of your back yard. With both deciduous and evergreen options, offering various leaf color, fruit and ...

Most holiday decorations and Christmas trees have been taken down and packed away. But there’s another holiday you should be mindful of: National Houseplant Appreciation Day – which is today. Cami ...

Olive trees are ideally suited to hot and dry climates and can be very versatile plants for any backyard. They can grow in beds or borders, and are one of the best trees for small gardens, while they ...

Native plants are the new darlings of the landscaping world, which is shifting its focus from ornamentals to building habitat to help hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators ...

You can plant an olive pit and grow an olive tree either indoors or outside. Use an olive pit from an organic tree, rather than from a jar of olives you got at the store. Be patient! It can take years ...