I am in year one. I planted three peach trees, a tangerine tree, and three apple trees for rootstock. I have tried growing stuff near the base of the trees, but they didn't do so well. The soil in my area is clay and I am going to need to build up the soil.

My thinking is the apple and peach trees are deciduous and they will provide a lot of organic matter when the leaves fall on the ground. I am looking at growing lemongrass, radishes, and borage under the trees. I tried to grow a comfrey plant, but it didn't survive. I think the clay soil was my downfall. I'll keep building up the soil and try again next year.