Q: A tree in my front yard was damaged by the wind a couple of weeks ago, and I need to have a new tree planted. My house faces south, with lots of wind and sun, and is one story in front but two in ...

Q: I plan to buy a 15-gallon fruitless olive tree. Please tell me how much water daily or weekly it should be given once planted. The irrigation system in place for shrubs and trees comes on Monday ...

Q I have a fruitless olive tree (variety Majestic Beauty) that is steadily losing its leaves. It’s been slowly happening since last year but most noticeably with the higher temps we’ve been ...

Q. When is the best time to prune fruit trees? I would like to start pruning as soon as possible. A. The time of pruning varies with the fruit tree but generally most fruit trees are pruned during the ...

The olive tree (Olea europaea) is well suited to Napa Valley. The tree’s Mediterranean origin makes it a natural fit for our sunny, arid and temperate climate. Our warm summers encourage fruit growth, ...

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 ...

Olive trees are resilient, don’t mind the drought or rocky soils, and can provide a bounty of olives for the table and or the press. But there is a fly in the olive oil that threatens the crop. Contra ...

Yes, you can grow olive trees from pits - but no, you can't just use your leftover pits from grocery store olives. Here's what to look for instead.

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