Leaves Are Habitat, Not Trash! This fall, skip the rake-and-toss routine! 1. Winter Shelter: Fallen leaves and brush provide homes for butterflies, native bees, and other wildlife. 2. Natural Insulation: A layer of leaves protects insects and soil life from freezing temperatures. 3. Hidden Life: Many pollinators nest in flower heads or beneath leaf litterremoving them risks losing next years garden helpers. 4. Smarter Cleanup: Instead of bagging everything, leave some brush piles and logs to give nature safe spaces. By leaving the leaves, youre helping pollinators survive winter and return stronger next spring!