Most gardeners can't narrow their list of favorite plants to one. However, we can have a list of a dozen favorites, although even that number is hard to limit. High on my list is the sweet olive ...

I recently visited The Flower Bed Nursery in Lumberton, Mississippi, where I admired a magnificent Sweet Olive tree that stood gracefully at the entrance. Known scientifically as Osmanthus fragrans, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We've all heard of offering an olive branch to end times of turmoil, but what about giving someone the ...

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 ...

When landscaping with olive trees, oftentimes one beautiful specimen is all it takes to add sculptural drama to your outdoor space. A single olive tree can become the focal point of a courtyard garden ...

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 ...

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 ...