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Best low-maintenance trees for pots – 5 compact varieties that don't mind being ignored
A popular choice for containers, olive trees are very low-maintenance ... It's possible to grow dwarf crab apple trees in pots for a flowering container plant. 'Great for a full sun spot, such ...
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How to protect an olive tree in winter – expert advice to keep these sun-loving trees safe from the cold
You can also pack mulch into pots, Anna adds, if you're growing your olive in a container. Horticultural fleece, also known as frost cloth, is great for protecting plants from frost. As tree ...
Warning of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants
"Adult snakes and lizards are just the tip of the iceberg," said Prof William Sutherland, of the University of Cambridge. "If ...
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Snakes in potted olive trees ‘tip of the iceberg’ of ornamental plant trade hazards
Ornamental olive trees imported for sale in the UK can ... imported cut flowers and pot plants present a growing risk because the sheer volume of trade makes it difficult to monitor and control.
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Snakes in potted olive trees 'tip of the iceberg' of ornamental plant trade hazards, say researchers
"Ornamental olive trees for sale in the UK can be over ... Despite regulations and border checks, imported cut flowers and pot plants present a growing risk because the sheer volume of trade ...