Leaves are falling fast and the weather is great for fall cleanups….but hold on – removing all leaves robs plant beds of a key natural resource that can enhance your gardens in the next year while maintaining a healthy ecosystem right in your backyard. This informative article from Grow Native Massachusetts provides more details on biodiversity in your backyard.
If you have more time, check out the online presentation on reasons to ditch the fall cleanup by the founder of Grow Native Massachusetts, Claudia Thompson, at the Groton Public Library.