A garden with fruit trees is a delight for many, especially when filled with their beautiful bounty. The joy of picking an apple, pear or plum straight from a tree is good for the soul in our fast-paced world. So it's disappointing when a much anticipated harvest is not forthcoming.
There are various reasons for a poor fruit crop - and often it's due to the weather. However, one of the lesser known reasons is companion planting mistakes. This is because there are a number of incompatible plants never to grow next to fruit trees. These plants should be kept away to mitigate reduced yields
