Fall is the perfect time to implement environmentally friendly practices in your landscape that support local ecosystems while reducing your workload. We explore part two of our 3x3 program on environmentally responsible landscaping, focusing on practical steps that make your yard more sustainable.

• Leave fallen leaves in place to provide essential overwintering habitat for pollinators and return nutrients to the soil
• Keep hollow plant stems standing through winter as they house native bee eggs and larvae
• Use the PlantNet app to identify what's growing in your yard and remove invasive species
• Pull weeds properly by removing the entire root system using tools like a weeding fork
• Recognize when selective use of chemicals might be necessary for persistent problems like thistles
• Join our free masterclass on Tuesday, September 9th at 8pm to learn three things to stop doing this fall in your landscape

Check out the complete 3x3 program with videos, workbooks and photos at MinnesotaGardening.com while it's still available for free.