If I may suggest something, it is to not chop up the leaves, but rather just take them where you want to leave them for mulch because there are Lepidoptera that overwinter in leaves and can actually camouflage to look like leaves while in their cocoons. Shredding leaves would harm them, but leaving them whole would give them a chance to make it through to the next stage.
I have to visit Mt. Cuba soon! This was such a well put-together overview of Mt. Cuba's native plants.
I really want to visit My Cuba. Thanks for doing this interview and sharing!
What an enthusiastic speaker and beautiful video.
This is native plant nerd-tastic!!!
Fantastic video! Thanks so much for sharing.
If I may suggest something, it is to not chop up the leaves, but rather just take them where you want to leave them for mulch because there are Lepidoptera that overwinter in leaves and can actually camouflage to look like leaves while in their cocoons. Shredding leaves would harm them, but leaving them whole would give them a chance to make it through to the next stage.
Yes, that is correct. Leave the leaves and don't shred them.
Excellent video. Thank you!
Thanks for commenting, so happy you enjoyed it!
Great video. Thank you.
Thanks Barbara, so glad you liked it!
Excellent video. That is definitely a "take my money" tour.
Hi Bryan, thanks for commenting! Yes, it's an awesome place to visit!
Did you not know that many moths and butterflies overwinter in a rolled up fallen leaf? Mulch if you must but don't chop and shred!