AUTUMN'S SILKEN WONDERS

Autumn’s Silken Wonders: Spider Webs of the Season
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Cool, misty mornings make spider webs shimmer across our gardens — nature’s lacework glistening in the fall light. Autumn is peak season for many spiders, especially orb weavers, whose circular webs appear overnight between branches and shrubs.

By this time of year, adult spiders have reached full size and are busy catching the last of the season’s insects. Female spiders spin and secure their egg sacs in sheltered spots before the first frost, ensuring next spring’s hatchlings will continue the cycle.

Beyond their beauty, spider webs remind us of the balance in nature. Each web helps control mosquitoes, flies, and other pests, making spiders quiet allies in keeping our gardens healthy.
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So the next time you spot a web sparkling with dew, take a moment to admire the craftsmanship — a fleeting, silken sign of autumn’s arrival.