Often considered weeds, dandelions, Queen Anne’s lace, and red clover are actually crucial sources of pollen and nectar for bees. Yet, many homeowners spend time and money removing them.

To increase backyard insect biodiversity, it's time to rethink cutting back dead standing plants and other yard work. It will help pollinators.

While some of us find ourselves wondering whether you should get rid of clover in a lawn, others celebrate its benefits for bees and other wildlife as a great low-maintenance lawn alternative.