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

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…

Mulberry Tree Soil Requirements: What These Hungry Trees Really Need to Thrive

Mulberry Tree Soil Requirements: What These Hungry Trees Really Need to Thrive

From an ecological standpoint, mulberries are one of the most valuable trees you can add to a residential landscape. I cover them in every wildlife gardening workshop I teach — not because they’re low-maintenance (they require real attention) but because the return on investment for local wildlife populations is genuinely exceptional. What I’ve found through … Read more