Delaying spring yard cleanup helps protect beneficial insects that overwinter in leaves and stems. Leave some leaves and stems in garden beds or redistribute them to create habitats and natural mulch.

Fall yard cleanup is an important part of home maintenance, but for many people, it can be an unwelcome chore. The job requires a lot of heavy lifting, and it can be dirty, tiring work. If you’ve got ...

Wait to do your yard cleanup this spring to help out pollinators and other beneficial insects. Delaying spring yard cleanup helps protect beneficial insects that overwinter in leaves and stems. Leave ...