Suburban Ecology: Fall Clean-Up

Written By Carolle Huber

The life-saving habit of untidying up

Fall detritus, leaves, decaying plant material, and mulch are essential to the winter survival of many plants, insects and butterflies. Removing this organic matter during fall clean-up takes away a great source of nutrients for my plants, and clears away shelter and food from useful bugs and insects who could overwinter there.

Allowing for a little useful mess in your yard and gardens over the winter is the best thing you can do for your tiny visitors and plantings. Read the full article at Edible Jersey.

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Carolle Huber

I have been designing landscapes for 30 years, working on large developments, subdivisions, wetlands restoration, public gardens and residential design. These days, I gravitate toward residential design and green projects, with the goal of creating beauty and inspiring awe, while doing right by the environment. Residential design allows me to indulge in planting design, as well as the more typical practice of site design, construction and drainage. As an avid gardener, I am interested in all garden styles, from the simplicity of a contemporary project to the constantly changing mixed border of an English garden.  From more urban areas such as my home town, to more open and rural areas, I enjoy creating sustainable landscapes that are particular to the surroundings, and that take advantage of existing views.   

https://www.carollehuber.com
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