Leave the leaves!

Nature loves leaves. But then leaves are part of Nature!

Instead of raking up all the fallen leaves in your garden why not leave them in a pile in the corner of your garden. The wildlife will love it!

Hedgehogs love leaves, they will use some for bedding material throughout the winter months and the leaves are a great place to find insects, worms and other food.

Worms and insects love leaves, they find shelter and food in the leaves.

Blackbirds and some other birds love leaves, they will turn leaves over to find the worms and insects.

You can read more about how you can make your garden a more wildlife friendly garden for hedgehogs here.