Go WILD for Hedgehogs: Spring
7th April 2026
Wild gardens welcome hedgehogs
Last summer, we asked you to choose a patch of your garden to become wild, leaving it to grow long and undisturbed. Thank you to everyone who has taken part, we’ve loved reading your wild garden entries and seeing your photos.
Spring tips
- First things first – don’t mow your wild patch! Allow wildflowers to bloom and grass to grow long – this provides insect prey and shelter for hedgehogs. It will also help many other species too, including providing nectar for pollinators like butterflies and bees.
- If there aren’t many wildflowers growing, you could plant some. Check out our guide on planting for hedgehogs, or check out Seedball’s hedgehog mix.
- Don’t worry if your wild corner has a few bare patches, perhaps where moles have brought soil to the surface or where autumn leaves have sat on the grass. These are good spots for hedgehogs to forage and solitary bees to nest in.
- Sit back and watch the abundance of insects making the most of this wild space!
It’s not too late to get involved!
1. Choose your wild patch
It could be a corner at the back or a strip along the side of your garden.
2. Let us know
Tell us about your wild patch and share some ‘before’ photos by clicking the button below.
3. Put your feet up
The next step is to do… nothing! Leave your wild patch undisturbed, no need to mow, strim or use any weedkillers or fertilisers. Time to put the kettle on.
4. Look out for our e-news
We’ll be sharing seasonal tips for maximising your wild patch for hedgehogs and other wildlife. We’ll then be revisiting your wild patches in summer to see the abundance of wildflowers, insects and (hopefully) hedgehogs!
Wild garden gallery
Here are some of your submissions to Go WILD for Hedgehogs, to give you some inspiration!
The wild edges of Alasdair’s Lothian garden are perfect for hedgehogs!
Caroline’s Somerset garden has a variety of plants, which will provide insect food and shelter for hedgehogs. Plus a hedgehog safe pond with a sloping edge – brilliant to see.
The hedgehog signage definitely worked in Daisy’s Buckinghamshire garden.
Zara’s County Durham garden looks like a haven for people as well as wildlife.
The wildflower patch in Wendy’s Dorset garden will attract all sorts of insect prey for hedgehogs.
