garden tools Archives - Magnificent Mulberries

The Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears I Use on Every Mulberry Tree

Ruth Nakamura · June 9, 2026

The Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears I Use on Every Mulberry Tree

Last spring, I was three trees deep into my annual mulberry pruning session when my old hand pruners finally gave up. The blade had gone dull, the spring was weak, and every cut required twice the effort it should. My…

I Used a Soil pH Meter on All My Mulberry Beds: Is It Worth the $15?

Ruth Nakamura · May 10, 2026

I Used a Soil pH Meter on All My Mulberry Beds: Is It Worth the $15?

Last spring, three of my established mulberry trees started showing pale, yellowing leaves despite regular feeding. I’d been growing mulberries for over six years, and something was clearly off. After ruling out pests and overwatering, I started suspecting my soil…