companion planting for fruit

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shiukopuppy Joined: 7/01/2007 Location: Australia Posts: 66	Posted: Jul/24/2007 2:36 AM PST Hi! does anyone have any suggestions for companion plants for the following: grapes almonds olives pears/apples citrus trees avocados raspberries/currants I've read to keep fruit trees mulched, but was wondering if any plants or herbs can protect them from pests or improve their flavours thanks! Quote \| Reply \| Report

shiukopuppy Joined: 7/01/2007 Location: Australia Posts: 66	Posted: Oct/19/2007 11:29 PM PST Hi all, I bought a book about companion planting. Here's what to plant : raspberries - avoid blackberries and potatoes pears - bare soil - don't plant anything apples - chives (protects) and foxgloves (strengthens) citrus - guava (protects) grapes - train over mulberry (helps) or plant hyssop and basil Apparently foxgloves are good for other plants by strengthening them and helping them live longer. Interesting. Attachments: Quote \| Reply \| Report

Twiggybet1 Joined: 8/08/2007 Location: Clinton Township, Michigan Posts: 273	Posted: Nov/17/2007 8:45 PM PST I just checked my companion plants book, and it says everything you found out, and also that nasturtiums planted under apple trees repel aphis.... Quote \| Reply \| Report

shiukopuppy Joined: 7/01/2007 Location: Australia Posts: 66	Posted: Dec/29/2007 12:29 AM PST I'll have a look for them at the garden centre - thanks for the help! Quote \| Reply \| Report