In autumn, gardeners clean the plot, prune plants, and remove fallen leaves. But it turns out that this is not always necessary.
Why you shouldn't clean up the garden for winter?
Fallen leaves decompose, enriching the soil with nutrients, which reduces the need for fertilizers.
Butterflies and bees hide in plants to protect themselves from frost, helping to maintain their population.
Goldeneyes and ladybugs, which hibernate in the garden, help control pest numbers when the warmth returns.
The foliage helps plant roots survive winter by preventing them from freezing.
Fallen leaves create mulch that prevents soil erosion and protects plant roots.
Plant seeds can spontaneously germinate with the arrival of warmth.
Dead roots and organic residues promote the reproduction of beneficial soil microbes.
Dead roots and foliage protect the soil from being washed away by water and blown away by wind.
In spring, the dead roots left behind create channels that allow the soil to become oxygenated.
Birds forage for seeds and insects hidden in the leaves, successfully surviving the winter and preventing pests from reproducing too actively.
In spring, it's easier to remove dry plants.
In winter, under the snow, an “uncleaned” garden looks very beautiful.
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