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Emily Smith

How to prune an olive tree to guarantee growth and reduce the risk of disease

Picture of person pruning an olive tree with secateurs and gloves on.

Do you want your garden to feel like a Mediterranean haven all summer long? Then it's time to brush up on your pruning skills and keep your olive trees fruitful and healthy this season.

While you may already know how to overwinter your olive trees, pruning them is just as important to guarantee long-lasting growth and fruit production. Pruning doesn't take much time and effort, but the difference it makes to your plant's health is astonishing.

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