10/19/2026
Want more lightning bugs, butterflies, bumble bees and even box turtles in your yard next year? LEAVE THE LEAVES! Leaf litter provides habitat for tons of overwintering critters, keeping them warm and safe until springtime.
If you can't leave them where they fall, consider blowing them into a corner of your yard, or use them as great mulch for garden beds. The critters will thank you!