Leaves, brush piles, fallen logs, plant stems and flower heads might not be growing anymore, but they aren’t trash. They are natural homes that support pollinators and other invertebrates and provide them with the shelter they need to survive the winter. Source: Xerces Society, October 5, 2024. Link. The authors share tips for autumn cleanup that still leaves space for … [Read more...]
Help save Monarch butterflies
We saw a sign like this one recently. It led to uncovering Lynn Coulter’s article on the importance of planting pollinator-friendly plants and Monarch waystations. Many veterinary hospitals and pet services locations have areas large enough to include a pollinator focus in landscape maintenance, so we’re sharing this information. Source: HGTV. Link. Monarch Watch recommends … [Read more...]