One of the most valuable things you can do to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the winter cover they need in the form of fall leaves and standing dead plant material. Frequently however, this is the hardest pill for gardeners to swallow.
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall, Anyway?
Leave the Leaves: Winter Habitat Protection
There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?
Leave the Leaves!
Leave the Leaves!
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Should you leave the leaves on your lawn? Movement gaining popularity
Should I Rake or Mulch My Leaves?
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Is It Better to Rake or Leave Leaves?
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