Pacific Northwest Gardening: Fruit trees; best planted in rows?, 1 by Katye

Katye wrote:
Right now the Maples are in bloom & the bees are all over them, to the point where they are scouting out the garden "intruder" (me), to ensure that I don't mess with their work.
They circle my head a few times & then give me the green light. The blues are in bloom as well, and a few different bees on them - but one type is much more territorial. Wonder what is so special about blueberry blossoms vs the maple's?
I would add another piece of advice & that is to make an attempt to incorporate continuous bloom in your orchard area. I keep adding things & am reaping the benefits of a surplus for the bees.
What a fabulous day & I had to work late! Oh well, the evening is still nice & I can set about weeding until it's too dark to see.
Estreya - I made mini moats around my blues: raised in the middle with about 6" of depth for the water to collect. At the lowest part of the slope angle (per blue) I lowered the "moat" side just a bit so the water could escape & flow to the next plant downslope. They are in rows, but staggered to take advantage of the space.
Go outside & think about your space from different vantage points - you WILL hit on a plan that works for your site. Just don't rush it - it will evolve.
Ceanothus 'Julia Phelps' - she's a beauty plus the bees love her!