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Link to: How do you protect an olive tree from frost
Winter care for an olive tree
Young olive trees need protection in winter, especially in cold areas. They can tolerate temperatures down to -5 degrees. A mature olive tree can withstand -10 degrees Celsius in a sheltered position. What is the best way to protect an olive tree from freezing?
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Plant combinaton Black mondo grass
Black mondo grass has dark purple to almost black leaves. Its special foliage makes it useful for stunning plant combinations for borders. Try combining with other foliage plants and shrubs. Read more.
Link to: Sundaville (Mandevilla)
Protect sundaville during winter
Sundaville (Mandaville) is highly valued for its long flowering season and comes from South America, so it’s not frost-hardy. How do you protect this climber over winter?
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Callicarpa brings colour to the garden
If you are looking for a shrub to add colour to a border in winter, Callacarpa bodinieri var. giraldii, is the one to choose. Suitable for small gardens.
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Extremely useful ground cover plant
Pachysandra terminalis is a neat, evergreen perennial with rosettes of toothed, dark, green leaves and tiny white flowers in spring. It’s a great ground cover plant.
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How to care for winter pansies
If your winter pansies are in a pot and placed in the shelter of porches or fences, water the plants regularly during winter. How often do you water winter pansies?
