Be Aware When Spring "Cleaning"

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Be Aware When Spring "Cleaning"

Check your timing when you begin clearing garden areas in the spring. Beneficial insects may still be overwintering in growth and stems.

Pic 1: This area of dead, overgrown iris leaves is a good example of a spot to overwinter, if you are a bug, so it was left until they had time to get active. (See link)

Pic 2: Waiting was not a problem, though. Time was used to create a design to maximize insect population support. Labels on the cleared area show that the design puts shorter natives at the 'top' of the bed and taller natives near the 'bottom'. Species prefer different heights.

This design also addresses the common view of this bed from beyond the 'top'. Now the many butterflies which will appear soon can easily be seen.

Go Native!

Details:
https://www.bhg.com/when-to-clean-garden-in-spring-11918761

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