Hedgehogs travel a long way each night looking for food and mates, so every garden on their route matters. Here are five easy ways to help.
- Make a hedgehog highway. A small gap at the bottom of your fence lets hedgehogs roam between gardens.
- Check before you mow, strim or light a bonfire. Hedgehogs often hide in long grass and leaf piles.
- Give ponds an escape route. A gently sloping edge or a simple ramp lets them climb out.
- Go easy on chemicals. Avoid slug pellets and tidy away netting and litter.
- Leave a wild corner. Leaves and logs make perfect nesting spots and attract natural food.
Found a hedgehog that looks unwell? Please see our Hedgehog Help page or call us on 07397 782292.
