May 31, 2021

Mulberry Trees, No Thanks

Setting aside the associated nursery rhyme and its several contradictions, one of the first trees most children learn is mulberry. But that has not always been the case. While there is a native mulberry in the Midwest (red mulberry, Morus rubra), few people know it -- an uncommon resident of natural areas. The vast majority of mulberry trees we encounter are related to an Asian import (white mulberry, M. alba) first introduced into Georgia in the 1730's as part of an attempt

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find -- rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

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