Here’s the thing about winter: while you’re bundling up and sipping hot cocoa, there’s an entire hidden world beneath your feet getting cozy for the season. That soft, earthy layer of mulch around your garden beds? It’s not just keeping your plants warm—it’s the equivalent of a five-star winter resort for bugs. Many insects use mulch to survive the cold months, hunkering down until the weather warms up. The tricky part is figuring out who’s hibernating in there before they wake up and make your garden their springtime buffet.
So grab your gloves, a curious mind, and maybe a magnifying glass—it’s time to learn how to spot overwintering insects before they make themselves a little too comfortable.
