Free, sustainable and helps beneficial insects. Scientists studying the best ways to create more effective habitat for beneficial insects, the vast majority of insects in our gardens, say dead wood is very good. Whether a loose pile of natural debris or a curated sculpture of twigs, dead wood creates nooks, crevices, crannies and hiding locations for all of those insects song birds crave. Good news for gardeners. It makes our gardening more sustainable. There is less reason to create piles of...
