{"title":"The Mediterranean Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eGravel, sun, and plants that ask for almost nothing — the Mediterranean garden is the most climate-sensible way to plant in Britain now, and the RHS agrees: climate-resilient, drought-tolerant planting is the direction the whole country is heading. Happily, it's also the most beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild it from the classics: an olive with real age in its trunk, a bay clipped to shape, a lemon for the warmest corner, Yucca rostrata for pure architecture. Terracotta pots complete the language. Everything here is happy in free-draining soil, full sun and a dry summer — water to establish, then largely let the weather do its worst.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"olive-tree-thick-trunk-natural-shape-head","title":"Mature Olive Tree","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eNothings sets up an entrance, or flanks a border quite like a nobly, gnarled, \u0026amp; wonderfully unordinary olive tree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese trees are 15-20 years old and are hardy in warmer areas of the UK, and very well suited to the microclimate of London. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest space \u0026amp; place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlive are best situated in a sunny sheltered position. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen to water \u0026amp; feed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrow in well-drained soil. Water well in the growing months, and sparingly in winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeed to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOlives are outdoor plants and we do not recommend keeping them as indoor plants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAll our olives are sourced from Spain from nurseries certified by DEFRA to be free of the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXylella disease which is infecting trees in Italy. The trees are all quarantined, passported and inspected on arrival, and are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 12\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 133.563px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eHeight \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e180-200cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNatural Shape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003ePot Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e45cm x H38cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e30kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e10-15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe olive tree is pictured in its nursery pot in the largest choco vase planter \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e ø55cm. It can be repotted directly into the medium choco vase planter ø47cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plant Drop","offers":[{"title":"180-220cm","offer_id":32716586877021,"sku":"Olea 45cm Pot","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/6369\/8781\/files\/144076_Dom_Butler26617.jpg?v=1776444271"},{"product_id":"bay-trees-ball-on-stem-laurus-nobilis","title":"Bay Tree","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe noble laurel tree. The perfect symbol of great things to come, they line an avenue, or set a path brilliantly. Available as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdrop.co.uk\/products\/bay-topiary-pyramid-laurus-nobilis?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=41aab9569\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/plantdrop.co.uk\/products\/bay-topiary-pyramid-laurus-nobilis?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=41aab9569\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003econes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAny great gardener knows the Belgians grow the best bay trees, which is where all of ours originate. Belgium has the perfect climate to grow beautifully dense specimens. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest space \u0026amp; place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaurus nobilis (botanical name) are happy in full sun to part shade and can grow up to 7.5m tall unless clipped. 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In winter reduce watering. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBay planted in the ground will need watering for the first growing season but once established they will draw all the water they need from rainfall.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeed to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGenerally hardy to -5°C (23°F) but can withstand lower temperatures in sheltered positions. 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The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plant Drop","offers":[{"title":"150-160cm","offer_id":39818121609309,"sku":"Bay150","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"170-180cm","offer_id":39293919461469,"sku":"207.7132.1 - 30cm","price":345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/6369\/8781\/files\/Bay_Tree_150_Plant_Drop.jpg?v=1773679810"},{"product_id":"large-lemon","title":"Lemon Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese citrus trees are fruit producing and are carrying fruit, so you’ll be enjoying them in G\u0026amp;Ts in no time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest space \u0026amp; place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey like a bright sheltered spot and will survive outdoors in milder parts of the UK - however as these specimens have come from the mediterranean and are carrying fruit they are best kept in a glasshouse or conservatory until the frost has passed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to water \u0026amp; feed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCitrus trees are thirsty in the summer months when they are carrying fruit, and can benefit from a citrus feed at this time of year. 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We do not recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e as an indoor plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plant Drop","offers":[{"title":"160-180cm - With Lemons","offer_id":42411712184413,"sku":"5CILERS36","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/6369\/8781\/files\/Lemon_Tree_170_Plant_Drop.jpg?v=1773679709"},{"product_id":"olive-trees-natural-loose-clipped-head","title":"Olive Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese smaller sized trees still produce olives and beautiful foliage but are more easily manageable, and can be grown in pots on balconies, in patio gardens and make a fantastic entrance pairing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also make the perfect gift when coupled with a nice terracotta or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdrop.co.uk\/collections\/fiberstone-outdoors\/products\/ribbed-fiberclay-planter-set\"\u003efiberclay pot\u003c\/a\u003e as pictured. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest space \u0026amp; place\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlives are very easy-going, they need a good sunny spot, and not too much water. 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The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Drop","offers":[{"title":"160-180cm","offer_id":39495271317597,"sku":"Olive150","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/6369\/8781\/files\/Newplants_5.jpg?v=1775123888"},{"product_id":"star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides-trellis","title":"Star Jasmine Trellis","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eMagically scented evergreen Jasmine. One of our most popular garden plants, for its all year round screening and wonderfully scented long lasting flowers from spring to late summer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis vigorous twining woody climber with it glossy dark green oval leaves turns a deep deep red in winter. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest space \u0026amp; place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrachelospermum thrives in a sunny spot with free-draining soil. It can do okay in dappled shade but not full shade. 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