What do "greenhorn" gardeners plant next to an apple tree and then cry because of a poor harvest?
Many owners of private plots are in no hurry to leave the apple orchard during flowering, instead settling down comfortably in a garden chair and admiring the lush cloud of delicate flowers.
However, not all summer residents can afford such pleasure.
Often, novice gardeners make gross mistakes when planning their plantings, which result in apple trees covered in flowers and their unique aroma becoming an unprecedented luxury.
If you do not want to repeat their fate, when placing seedlings in your garden, do not forget that the apple tree needs light and protection from strong winds.
In addition, the tree has certain requirements for the soil - it must have a neutral reaction.
Finally, it is also worth considering the compatibility of apple trees with other plants, otherwise the tree will certainly enter into a struggle for nutrients, and it is not a fact that this battle will end with a positive outcome for it.
So, a cherry tree will be an undesirable neighbor for any apple tree.
The cherry tree grows quickly, using up the nutrients contained in the soil. In addition, the cherry's faithful companion, the root shoots, also take away nutrients. The competition for useful elements will lead to the fact that there will be few apples, they will be small and tasteless.
