Did you know that your garden can be too tidy? It’s hard work to keep everything neatly trimmed and clear of natural debris – and it can also do more harm than good. Not only do plants rely on letting nature take its course in each season, but wildlife depend on a certain amount of ‘wildness’ in order to thrive. Too much human intervention when cleaning up the garden can damage the balance of biodiversity. So, put down your rake and your pruning shears – and find out where you can save valuable energy when performing your winter garden chores. 1. Stop raking leaves Raking the lawn and bagging up all the leaves in the yard feels like something we should do because it looks tidy. However, you will be depriving your lawn of essential nutrients and negatively impacting the environment. According to the EPA, 10.5 million tons of yard […]
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