So, if you're wondering what to plant around your apple, peach, or cherry trees, you've come to the right place, because we're breaking down 13 of the best ground covers specifically for fruit trees.

Try date sugar. Made from dried, ground dates, this sweetener retains the nutrients of the whole fruit and has a delicious caramel-like flavor. Whether you use it in recipes, sprinkle it over ...

Prune canes that held fruit in summer during the autumn, cutting them right back to the ground. Tie in about eight of the strongest new canes from each plant to fruit next year, and remove the rest.