An analysis of leaf litter breakdown in climatically diverse habitats shows that decomposition by larger invertebrates dominates in hot, dry regions and warmer seasons. Researchers have shown that ...

Researchers have shown that larger insects such as woodlice and beetles play as much of a crucial role in leaf litter decomposition across different ...

Raking leaves is a common fall chore that many homeowners view as a tedious task. However, this simple activity plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy lawn and garden ecosystem. Removing fallen ...

Mulching leaves into your lawn is a sustainable and effective practice for healthier turfgrass. Mulch regularly when leaves are dry, and double pass for a finer mulch. This enables them to break down ...

Rakes leaves can be turned into mulch, they can extend the growing life of fall plants, and even provide a habitat for ...

The decayed organic matter that is crucial for plant growth Humus is what remains after organic litter from plants and ...

Environmental Interactions with Transgenic American Chestnuts Andrew E. Newhouse and William A. Powell With gracious acknowledgement to many research collaborators SUNY College of Environmental ...

As explained in a recent New York Times article, leaf litter not only naturally composts into the root system of the tree, but it is also, “home to all sorts of animals, including invertebrates ...

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Oct. 10, 2024 — Biologists have curated the red milkweed beetle's genome and its arsenal of genes related to plant-feeding and other biological traits. They sequenced and assembled the entire ...

Leaf size and defensive traits found to modulate effects of soil fauna on litter decomposition Apr 24, 2024 Soil fauna: Tiny but more important than litter mixture during leaf litter decomposition ...

Rake leaves into garden beds to provide winter cover for beneficial insects, spiders, turtles, toads, and small mammals that spend the cold months under leaf litter. Moths and butterflies may also ...