Experienced gardeners know that raspberries easily get out of control. Root shoots quickly seize the territory, climb into the beds of other crops, flower beds, and even for a fence. But there is a simple way to cope with its uncontrolled growth. Plants will come to the rescue that will not let her crawl.
Sorrel – green watchman
This acidic greens can become an assistant in the fight against raspberries. If you plant sorrel along the edge of the raspberry, its roots will begin to distinguish substances that suppress the growth of raspberry shoots. The bushes will remain in place and will be fruitful, but they will not go further than the indicated border.
Beans – invisible barrier
Legumes have an interesting property. They improve the structure of the soil and saturate it with nitrogen. This is what helps to keep raspberries in UES. Shoots do not like competition, and beans displaces extra roots from the site. Having planted it next to raspberries, you will receive not only the legumes, but also protection.
Metlitsa – natural limiter
At first glance, this is ordinary grass, but in fact, a formidable rival for raspberries. Metlitsa grows quickly, reaches for the light, and also actively absorbs moisture and nutrition from the soil. When its roots spread between the rows of raspberries, the latter begins to give up positions. Shoots become weaker and aggressive growth slows down.
So that raspberries do not fill the entire site, you do not need to dig trenches or put barrage. Plant the necessary plants next to it and nature itself will arrange the necessary boundaries.
