mulberry landscaping

Mulberries offer rewarding growing opportunities for backyard orchardists. From cultivars like Black Beauty to the hardy Illini Star, there are options suited to different conditions and goals. Growing mulberries involves learning what works in your own yard and sharing those lessons with other growers. Last summer, my neighbor stopped by, curious about why the dirt … Read more

Mature mulberry trees can drop substantial fruit during peak season — and where that fruit lands determines whether it becomes a harvest opportunity or a cleanup task. In backyard settings where space is limited, every planting decision has consequences. Mulberries deliver triple duty: fruit production, shelter for pollinators and birds, and a well-positioned canopy that … Read more

Have you ever wondered why some people’s mulberry trees seem practically immune to aphids while yours get hammered every summer? The answer isn’t fancy sprays or constant vigilance — it’s what you plant in the soil around the tree’s base. I stumbled into this discovery by accident after my first attempt at companion planting went … Read more