7 ways gardeners can help wildlife and make a difference

Ahead of World Wildlife Day on March 3, here are some actions that really do benefit our regular garden visitors

Log piles can also provide a safe, secure site for breeding or hibernating. They also attract insects, providing a year-round food supply for hedgehogs

You may think you can't really make a difference when it comes to helping our wildlife — but even if you live in a tiny urban space in a city, there are ways you can make an impact.

Just one action — whether it's filling a bird feeder, putting out water, or creating a corridor to enable wildlife to access a variety of gardens — can be beneficial, helping declining pollinators and other garden creatures to thrive.