OHIO — Leaves are starting to fall, and officials at the Ohio Wildlife Center are reminding residents of the importance of leaving them alone as winter approaches.
The Ohio Wildlife Center said leaves, brush piles, dried stems, and soil can provide homes, nests and resources to invertebrates and pollinators throughout the winter.
The center conveyed information from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, explaining that leaving the leaves doesn’t mean you’re surrendering your yard to the wild. The society recommends raking leaves into garden beds, around tree bases, or other areas to protect yards…