Dim the Night: How Darker Gardens Boost Wildlife

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Dim the Night: How Darker Gardens Boost Wildlife
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Experts say outdoor lighting disrupts nocturnal wildlife and pollination, so dimming or using motion-activated, warmer lights can protect insects, birds, bats and plants. Embracing evening gardening with moon gardens or night-blooming plants keeps the outdoors usable after sunset, boosting biodiversity and garden health.

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