Maria Steinbeck

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Hi, I’m relatively new to permaculture. The word swale didn’t exist to me before six months ago!

I have four apple trees and one peach tree, all semi dwarf, to plant. The best location is a recently cleared slope, the former site of a horrible patch of invasive vines and bushes.

I believe the fruit trees would best be planted in the middle of the slope to get the best air flow and sunlight. I’m not sure if one straight row would be best or if alternating them in a zigzag would be better. Also should I plant the peach tree separately? Get another peach tree also?

Plus if I zigzag the trees, could the swale that follows the contour still benefit the trees farther away from the slope?

I want to try to get this right before planting the trees if possible. The plan is to set up guilds after planting.

Thanks so much in advance for any advice.
1 year ago