Hey everyone! I just moved into a new place and my neighbor, who really knows her stuff when it comes to gardening, gave me a heads up about some plant pairings to avoid. She warned me about a few combinations that might not work well together:
- Apple trees and potatoes: She said potatoes drain the nutrients from the soil.
- Apple trees and conifers: Claimed that conifers make the soil more acidic.
- Apple trees with cherries or peaches: Apparently, they all compete for water and nutrients.
- Cherries with currants or raspberries: She mentioned they can share diseases.
- Barberry near fruit trees: Supposedly releases harmful toxins.
- And peach and apple trees together: Just too much competition for everything.
Before I change my garden plans, I'm curious if anyone has experienced problems with these plant combinations. Is my neighbor's advice based on solid knowledge or is it a bit too paranoid? Looking for your insights and experiences! ?
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Honestly, a lot of what your neighbor said sounds like old myths. Conifers don’t actually acidify the soil; they tend to just thrive in acidic conditions. If you space your plants correctly, they should be able to coexist without stealing nutrients from each other. It’s more about ensuring they aren’t too crowded rather than worrying about specific species.
Oh really? That’s interesting - my neighbor was pretty confident about it, but it makes sense that they just tolerate acidic soil rather than causing it. Thanks for clearing that up!