Why plant cucumbers with sunflowers and wormwood under an apple tree: gardening trick
When planting fruit crops, it is important to choose the right neighbors for them.
In this case, plants will help each other, protect from pests and diseases.
But what kind of plants can be planted nearby?
If we are talking about planting cucumbers, then to get aromatic and crispy vegetables, it is advisable to plant sunflowers nearby. They will not only decorate the area, but will also have a positive effect on the plantings.
Another advantage of this neighborhood is that cucumbers will bear fruit longer.
If we are talking about choosing seedlings for the garden, then we need to take care in advance that the apple tree and cherry tree do not grow next to each other. They have a depressing effect on each other.
But if you plant tansy or wormwood under the apple tree, the fruits will be protected from the codling moth and some other pests.
You can also pay attention to elderberry, which also protects the garden from parasites.
