Olive trees need full sun, which is considered 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day. They grow well indoors in a bright ...

Do you want your garden to feel like a Mediterranean haven all summer long? Then it's time to brush up on your pruning skills and keep your olive trees fruitful and healthy this season. While you may ...

A question for Dan Gill: Our sweet olive has been in the ground about four years and is about 6 feet tall. We've heard these trees can grow to be about 12 to 14 feet tall. I'd like to prune off some ...

Q: I have two mature olive trees in my back yard. They do not fruit. I would like to know how much to water them especially now in the hot Tucson summer. Also both have sprouted suckers and I am not ...

Our sweet olive has been in the ground about four years and is about 6 feet tall. We’ve heard these trees can grow to be about 12 to 14 feet tall. I’d like to prune off some of the lower limbs to ...

Wet and cold conditions can pose problems for olive trees, especially the less hardy varieties. So, if you’re expecting inclement winter weather, it’s worth knowing how to protect these plants to help ...

Q: I received a 2-year-old olive tree grown in a 15-inch container. The brochure attached advised planting in the ground 15 feet away from building structures. My tree is 5 feet high with a ½-inch ...

TORRETTA, Sicily >> Watching Giovanni Caruso prune an olive tree is like observing a mountain climber decide how to reach the next hand-grip in a cliff. He chooses his path with deliberation. He even ...

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 ...

Potted trees can be a wonderful way to add greenery to your space, whether it's a pop of color on the balcony or a leafy sentry guarding your front door. In essence, containers allow you to put ...