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Tak van een olijfboom met grijsgroen blad en groene en paarse olijven

Olijfboom snoeien: wanneer en hoe, per soort of situatie

Olijfboom snoeien doe je in april of mei, na de laatste strenge vorst. Dood hout weg, het hart open, hooguit een vijfde van de kroon. Met stappenplan.

5 min

Young olive tree planted in a sunny garden with silvery-green leaves

Planting

Olive tree outdoors in Belgium and the Netherlands: what it tolerates

Can you grow an olive tree outdoors in Belgium or the Netherlands? Yes, with frost protection and dry soil. Learn what it tolerates and when a pot is better.

8 min

Mediterranean balcony with lavender, terracotta pots and small olive tree

Inspiration

Small balcony in Mediterranean style: lavender and olive bonsai

Make your small balcony Mediterranean with warmth, lavender, and miniature olive tree. Cosy design without much space.

8 min

Mature olive tree in Mediterranean design with lavender and herb underplanting

Inspiration

Olive tree as focal point: Mediterranean garden design

Position an Olea europaea (olive tree) as the focus of your front yard. Learn how to plant, maintain, and compose underplanting for complete design.

8 min

Mediterranean garden with lavender fields, olive trees and a stone terrace in warm sunlight

Inspiration

Create a Mediterranean garden: bring Provence to your backyard

Learn how to design a Mediterranean garden with lavender, olive trees and natural stone. Practical tips for UK and Northern European climates.

4 min

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