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Sheila

Sheila Longhorn

8 years ago

Hi. We love your design and would love to replicate this in our garden. Have you used olive trees? Do you think these would survive in the north of England?. many thanks

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Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
8 years ago
Thank you! They are Olive trees. I'm pretty confident they would survive up north. They of course prefer hot climates but haven't had any problems with them in London and even some inedible fruit produced! Quite hardy trees.

This garden has actually just been featured on p130 of a new magazine publication - Modern Gardens. Gives you a bit more info on the garden itself if of interest...
yolandarugg
6 years ago
if you wanted slightly taller trees what would you suggest to give more privacy ?
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