Garden expert urges less fall cleanup to aid birds, pollinators
Scaling back autumn yard work can help wildlife, and a looser approach does not have to leave a yard looking untamed.
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What happened
Two garden columns published in mid-October urge homeowners to do less during fall cleanup. Leaving leaves and skipping some tidying is presented as beneficial for birds and pollinators. The advice stresses that a softer approach does not mean a yard must look completely untamed.
Why it matters
The reports state that doing less in the fall garden benefits birds and pollinators.
Coverage
- Garden expert explains why you should ‘leave the leaves’ this year (Manjot Kaur Sidhu)
- Dakota Gardener: Doing less in your fall garden benefits birds, pollinators (minotdailynews.com)
- Homeowners urged to ‘move, don’t remove’ when it comes to fall yard care - and it could save you cash (Manjot Kaur Sidhu)
- Wait until plants are dormant to prune (chicagotribune.com)
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