Keeping the log pile moist will provide homes for the greatest variety of wildlife. However, a very shady log pile might be too cold for some insects to live in. You can encourage shade-loving plants ...

Incorporating features such as log piles, rock piles, and leaf litter provides shelter and overwintering sites for these valuable insects. For example, Solitary bees nest in small holes in wood or ...

Log piles are particularly helpful in providing a home for decomposers like fungi and insects, which play a crucial role in breaking down organic matter and enriching the soil. Rocks, on the other ...