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Lisa Fazzani

This is how to tidy your garden without disturbing the wildlife that lives there – 6 responsible tips for neatening up your outdoor space

Autumn garden with hedgehog and pots.

With things slowing down in the garden right now, an autumn clear-up is high on the ‘to-do’ list. But before cutting back and tidying everything away, it’s important to spare a thought for the local wildlife that rely on our gardens for shelter over the colder months. And there’s plenty that can be done to tidy your garden for autumn without harming wildlife.

‘As we head into winter, it’s tempting to have one last big garden tidy before the cold sets in – but a little restraint can really help the wildlife that calls your garden home,’ advises James Bentley, Director at Charles Bentley.

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