Raking leaves and cutting down perennials can be a chore. Ecologist Doug Tallamy, suggests that we do as little as possible of both. Birds can eat the seeds over the winter and it’s best not to disturb the many insect pupae that lie among the fallen leaves.
https://vermontalmanac.org/wp-content/uploads/VTALMANAC_LOGO_STACK_TAG-300x150.png00Dave Mance IIIhttps://vermontalmanac.org/wp-content/uploads/VTALMANAC_LOGO_STACK_TAG-300x150.pngDave Mance III2020-09-23 14:18:582020-09-29 14:19:23Raking leaves and cutting down perennials can be a chore. Ecologist Doug Tallamy, suggests that we do as little as possible of both. Birds can eat the seeds over the winter and it’s best not to disturb the many insect pupae that lie among the fallen leaves.
