Ways to Make Your Garden Hedgehog Friendly

Create “hedgehog highways”

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Make sure your pond is hedgehog-safe

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Cover up any holes

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Provide a water feature

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Give hedgehogs a treat

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Add a feeding station

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Let plants get a bit wild

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Add shelter

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Take care while mowing

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