As the leaves change color and the weather cools, it’s a good time to begin planning for changes to your garden for next spring. Can you add pollinator friendly plants and native species? Is it possible to reduce the amount of turf grass in your yard? Have you considered food, water and shelter needs of the wildlife that live in our suburban environment? Milkweed provide a place for caterpillars to nest, and their nectar feeds butterflies and other pollinators. Oak trees are important for our ecosystem in the region, and you can learn more about their benefits at Oaktober events around the area. The Fall is the perfect time to document your yard, so you know what you might want to update in the Spring.
Get inspiration from Go Green Wilmette’s videos of sustainable yard tours, Natural Habitat Evanston and Habitat Highland Park. Even if you don’t live in one of these communities, you can help support pollinators and other species by adding habitat friendly plants and structures to your yard.
