There is no consensus among summer residents on this issue.
Some try to select plants for planting in the near-trunk circle, while others leave the soil untouched.
Should I plant this space?
Nutrition and liquid
It is worth understanding that planting in the near-trunk circle will automatically create competition for nutrients and water. If you decide to plant, then you should choose the least demanding plants that will not ‘offend’ the apple tree.
Oxygen
An important point is that the absence of plants in the trunk circle will make soil care easier. You will be able to regularly carry out the loosening procedure to provide the apple tree’s root system with oxygen.
Free space
However, in cases where you have limited space for planting, it is worth considering the trunk circle of the apple tree. For example, you can choose plants that will simply decorate the garden, but you cannot allocate another place for them.
You can also choose plants that will attract pollinators for the apple tree.
