When can I rake my flower beds and still protect the pollinators? - Cooperative Extension: Garden and Yard - University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Question: When can I rake my flower beds and still protect the pollinators? Answer: Marjorie Peronto, Extension Educator Great question. The longer you can leave the plant materials in place, the more likely you are to allow overwintering insects to emerge on their own time. Their emergence is directly linked to growing degree days, Understanding read more