"The fall "clean-up" myth runs deep - but it's one of the most destructive traditions in our yards. Leaves aren't waste, they're life support. They build soil, shelter pollinators and fireflies, and keep birds fed through winter. Leaving the leaves doesn't make ticks worse (that's tall grass and edge habitat). This fall, resist the rake: less lawn, more life." - Excellent post by wildrplaces 🍂🪺 #rewild #leavetheleaves #gardenersofinstagram #ecosystems #ecology