Hedgehogs like to furnish their own homes with leaves and garden debris – it’s part of their hibernation ritual - so don’t line the box for them. Don't disturb the box once it's occupied.

With the hibernation period around the corner, hedgehogs will be looking for their nesting sites to curl up in over the next ...

1. Scout your garden for a flat, quiet and shady spot to set up a hedgehog house. An area close to a garden boundary is ideal, such as at the foot of a wall or fence. 2. Before you start building, put ...