Not so long ago, I found out that before you plant a tree or shrub in the garden, you need to study the information about the compatibility of this culture with others, whether they can be planted nearby. It turns out the compatibility of fruit trees, shrubs must be observed. Without knowing some features of the joint existence of plants, you can inadvertently harm your garden. If the mistake with planting nearby non-friendly vegetables can be corrected next spring, then with fruit trees or berry bushes it will be much more difficult to do.
What are the reasons for incompatible growth of trees and shrubs nearby? Firstly, some plants have roots that are located at the same depth. In this case, they will interfere with each other. Secondly, there are plants that release certain substances into the soil, inhibiting the development of others. There are other reasons.
Tip one: before planting a seedling, check the information on the compatibility of plants, as neighbors in the garden.
On a note
- You can not plant bird cherry in the garden - glassware will fly down from all around it, which will then move to other fruit and berry plants.
- Hawthorn attracts pests of apple trees to the site.
- Buckthorn is a hotbed of glass rust.
- No plant can tolerate the neighborhood of fennel and hyssop, so they need to be planted in the farthest corner of the garden.
- Some vegetable plants cannot get along if they grow together. By planting them side by side, you can lose a significant part of the crop.
Apple tree compatibility - what can be planted next to them
These fruit trees can get along with almost any kind of garden crops.
The apple tree grows well next to other apple trees, but grows poorly in the place where its relative has just been removed. And if the landing pit is moved to the side by 1.5-2 m, there will be no problems.
The apple tree does not require much space, and under the crowns of trees there is still enough space for the arrangement of beds. So that there are fewer voids on the plot, you can break the flower garden on the tree-trunk circles and plant useful herbs. For example, dill and calendula will feel very good next to the apple tree. In addition to the beneficial natural properties of these plants, they do an excellent job of repelling pests.
From the side of the garden, where the sun warms the earth well enough, under the apple tree you can grow tomatoes, the smell of foliage of which will scare away the butterflies. Such a neighborhood is not only useful, but also saves space.
An interesting and mutually beneficial neighborhood can be obtained by planting one or two coniferous or deciduous trees in the apple orchard. Fruit trees in such a neighborhood develop rapidly and bear fruit abundantly.
But the rowan tree next to the apple tree should not be planted. This culture, as scientists discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, has no place in the orchard. Because of this neighborhood, the crop becomes wormy. The reason is the rowan moth caterpillars that damage apples.
The apple tree grows great next to cherries and plums. They protect each other and do not compete for soil nutrition, since the bulk of their roots are in different soil horizons.
Currant compatibility - the best neighbors in the garden
Near the currant bushes, both black and red, you can safely plant onions. It is better to do this in the winter, as it will protect the berry bushes from the bud, a dangerous pest in the spring.
For blackcurrant, honeysuckle will be an excellent neighbor. Plum also grows beautifully next to black currants.
Blackcurrant is a bad neighbor for cherries and pears, which next to it can even die.
As for the closest relative - red currant, then you need to be careful. Red and black currants do not get along well with each other. An example is the snapshot at the beginning of the article. I was not able to take a photo so that it was clear that black currants were growing behind the neighboring fence. But I assure you, before that, my red currant was literally strewn with berries. But the neighbor in the country planted black on his side along the fence - as a result, he has a meager crop, and mine too. We both did not know about the incompatibility of these plants ...
Six months have passed since I published this article. In winter it was not yet clear what we would see in the spring in the garden. Now I can already say that practically both of us with a neighbor in the country lost currants. After spring, not a single (!) Bush of black currant "woke up" with him, but I still had one of the three red.
The same goes for raspberries. Its root system is very freedom-loving, requires new territories. Currants from such a free neighbor begins to wither, yield decreases.
Gooseberry compatibility
For this culture, a useful neighborhood next to red currants is just right - the compatibility of these shrubs is good.
But with black, on the contrary, gooseberries are not friends. They have a common external enemy pest - gooseberry fire.
And for the same reason, raspberries should be planted away from gooseberries.
Raspberry compatibility
A delicious berry culture - raspberries - does not like anyone's immediate neighborhood at all. The shrub grows very much and begins to oppress other crops, taking away all the moisture for itself. So the compatibility of raspberries with other trees and bushes should not bother you.
People often ask if it will be good to plant raspberries next to wild strawberries. These cultures feel great nearby. But, alas, they have one pest, so it’s better not to plant them nearby.
Low vegetation (e.g. vegetables) will wither away in thick raspberries.
Grape compatibility - what makes it more comfortable
This culture is loved, it is carefully taken care of, it is monitored for development and the quality of fruiting. Good neighbors for grapes will be planting radishes and oil radishes.
Parsley has a beneficial effect on the vine - the benefits of such compatibility are evident. She heals grapes affected by phylloxera.
Unfavorable neighbors for grapes will be cucumbers and cabbage. At the same time, vegetables will suffer, since a climbing vine can inhibit low-growing plants.
Sea buckthorn compatibility
This is one of the most useful plants.
In the vicinity of sea buckthorn (under its prickly crown), you can plant various medicinal plants, for example, oregano or chamomile. In addition, it is very convenient - everything for delicious fragrant tea is nearby. It remains only to collect leaves, flowers, berries and brew.
Raspberries, black currants and strawberries (garden strawberries) should not be planted near sea buckthorn. The root systems of these plants in the soil are approximately at the same level, they will take away moisture and nutrition from each other. In addition, sea buckthorn does not tolerate the aroma of black currant and tends to deviate from it as far as possible.
Tomatoes, potatoes should not be planted next to sea buckthorn - she does not like nightshade crops.
Compatibility of strawberries (garden strawberries) - how to increase mutual benefit
Another of the favorite berry plants in the garden is strawberries. This culture is capable of capturing large areas, for which whole strawberry plantations are created.
To gardeners, many gardeners plant garlic. But options are possible. In the middle of the garden you can sow 2-3 rows of dill or spinach, and on the edges - parsley, which will protect strawberries from slugs.
The plant behaves on the site quite selfish, however, grows well next to some cultivated plants. For example, next to marigolds, lettuce, bush beans, onions, chives. Such a neighborhood brings mutual benefit, in addition, saves the landing area, so with these crops you can correctly plan the site.
Planting strawberries successfully combines with sage, cucumber grass, which will also scare away slugs.
Refuse to plant potatoes, white cabbage, tomatoes and cucumbers next to strawberries - they have a common pest - a nematode.
Also, do not plant strawberries next to raspberries. The harm from such a neighborhood is also associated with a common pest - strawberry weevil.
By the way
Between the trees in the garden it is useful to sow spicy plants: anise, basil, coriander, lemon balm, parsley, thyme, tarragon. Their odorous substances scare away many pests and inhibit the spread of disease.
Amendments were made on 06/10/2016.