There is no doubt that a perfectly tidy garden is beautiful to look at, but we should at least occasionally think about the other animals that share our garden with us. If we leave a small part of the garden, somewhere less visible, untidy, the hedgehogs in particular will be grateful. In a perfectly tidy garden, hedgehogs have little chance of overwintering.
We are sure to find a corner that we only visit occasionally. We don\’t have to worry about hedgehogs invading our privacy in any way. It is a quiet and disciplined companion. We hardly hear from it at all during the winter. He will be delighted if we make him a shelter in the form of a house, which will serve as a welcome retreat from spring to autumn. Just fill it with hay, straw or dry leaves. But you can leave a pile of cut branches in the garden. If you want to keep hedgehogs in your garden, you can feed them. He\’ll relish pellets designed especially for them. The pellets will give them the energy they need.
Even bugs and small insects will be grateful for the shelter. You can buy beetle houses, as well as hedgehog houses, or make them easily. When making an insect house, be sure to drill different sized holes for a variety of visitors. Insects will hide not only in winter but also in summer. You can place an insect hotel practically anywhere.
Not only hedgehogs, but also beetles and small insects contribute to the balance of your garden and become useful helpers.
We should not forget about birds either. In fact, birds are very dependent on bird feeders in winter. Believe me, if you watch the feathered visitors from the window, the different species of birds will provide you with a nice spectacle.
A bird feeder can also become a nice garden accessory, just like a bird feeder. For example, bird feeders made of natural stone or sandstone are very decorative. You can place them not only in the garden, but also on the terrace or balcony.
