Can I Sow Yellow Rattle Under A Small (3-year) Fruit Tree To Deter The Encroaching Grass? I Have Read That A Ring Of Daffidils Pl

anted at the drip line will help with this; how does that work? The trees have been rather neglected due to illness these past three years and the grass has taken over; however they produce decent fruit (so far) and we are eager to see them thrive. I have also read that planting chives, or garlic chives, within the ring of daffodils will help to overcome the grass. How do these plants repel grass? What is the scientific basis for this, or is it an “old wives’ tale”?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 04/17/2023 @ 10:10 am

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