✉news EnvironmentWildlife first seen 1 d ago, last 16 h ago, peak #4
Put down the rake: leaving leaves helps wildlife
Original: Commentary: Give yourself (and wildlife) a break and put down the rake
A commentary urges gardeners to stop raking fallen leaves this autumn, arguing that skipping the chore gives both people a rest and wildlife a lifeline. Leaf litter provides shelter and food for insects, pollinators and small animals through the winter, and decomposing leaves enrich the soil naturally, making the tidy-up tradition increasingly hard to defend.
Why now: It is autumn leaf-fall season, when the annual debate over tidying gardens versus leaving habitat for wildlife resurfaces.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 9 snapshots from 1 d ago to 16 h ago.
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