Remove debris from ponds, and float a tennis ball or golf ball on the surface to prevent ice from sealing it. Male frogs often spend winter in the muddy depths of the pond, breathing through their skin.

Leave stacks of plant pots in a sheltered spot to offer shelter for bees and other insects.

Transfer butterflies found inside to the shed or garage. Use an empty shoebox to move them, and make sure it has an available exit (for spring).

Put bundles