It was a Saturday morning in June when my neighbor knocked on the door with a smile that said everything. A mulberry branch the thickness of my forearm was draped across her fence, and below it, her pristine white car looked like it had been tie-dyed in deep purple. She wasn’t angry—mulberry people are patient … Read more
When a homeowner calls me about a mulberry tree that’s looking off — yellowing leaves, poor fruit set, unusual growth patterns — my first step is always a systematic inspection rather than a spray. Most of the problems I see are either nutrient-related, watering-related, or caused by a specific pest that has a specific, targeted … Read more
When my mulberry started looking rough in its second year — sparse leaves, slow growth, fruit that dropped before it ripened — I panicked and Googled everything. It turned out to be a straightforward fix once I understood what the tree was actually telling me. Now I know the warning signs and what they mean. … Read more
