Strawberries are perfect to plant around a peach tree as ‘ bait ’ for moths so that they don ’ t lay their eggs in the fruit of your tree , and nasturtiums do the same for aphids . Basil is fantastic to plant near your tree as it is a natural repellent to pests , but its flowers will attract bees and other pollinators . To repel borers and help prevent leaf curl , you can plant garlic around the base of the tree , while planting chamomile and comfrey will add nutrients to the soil .
Finally , although peaches are selffertile , the flowers need to be pollinated by insects , so you might want to consider planting more flowers to attract pollinators . If you love peaches and have the perfect sunny spot , it might be worth your while ( not mention a fun and rewarding project ) to create an entire world around a few of your favourite varieties of peach trees !
PROBLEMS , PESTS AND DISEASES
Peaches and nectarines have the potential to be plagued by many ailments , but can just as easily have no problems at all . Do research and
Do not plant any peppers or chilli peppers near peach trees , as peppers can carry the fungus Verticillium wilt , which can be devastating to peach trees . Tomatoes and potatoes should also be kept away , as they can spread blight .