There are two schools of thought when it comes to managing leaf litter at this time of year. Some people believe in leaving leaf litter as natural mulch on perennial beds and to provide habitat for beneficial insects. Others believe in removing dead leaves to prevent disease and discourage pests. But did you know that piles of dead leaves and other plant refuse create a breeding ground for ticks? I didn’t! This past spring, while we were all confined to our homes, I was cleaning the layer of leaves left the … (read more)
The end of our hundred-yard walk carrying our canoe from the parking lot to the lake ended in something between disgust and dismay when we looked down into the water. The surface of the lake looked nothing like water. It appeared more like green paint — l … (read more)
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