The spikey animals are a gardener's best friend as they eat slugs and snails, but their numbers are down in the UK.
Gardeners are being encouraged to take action before the summer's end by drilling holes in their fences.
The drop in hedgehog numbers has been linked to the trend of erecting solid walls and fences, which hampers their movement and ability to find food or mates, as highlighted by experts from wildlife shop NHBS. To make the job easier, NHBS sells a hedgehog hole fence plate for £6 which will add a sturdy metal enforced gap to the bottom of your fence.
Gardeners can do this in a rough and ready way by simply cutting a small, roughly hedgehog sized hole in the bottom of the fence, or you could raise the entire panel by a few inches so that a hedgehog can squeeze underneath . Alternatively, simply cut a few inches of wood off the bottom of the fence so that hedgehogs can slip under
This furniture set boasts a three-seater sofa and a two-seater sofa, making it perfect for entertaining guests this summer. Both have been crafted from a synthetic wood that is not only low maintenance, but also perfect for a "modern" and "stylish" aesthetic. With a splendid 4.3 rating based on over 230 reviews, Dunelm's Ibiza Corner Sofa Set has been hailed by shoppers who say it has been an "absolutely stunning" addition to their garden and also "worth every penny".
You might think this makes it easier for cats, but they can leap over even six foot fences, so it won't increase feline visitors.
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