There’s definitely something in that, as wild bees, hedgehogs, lizards and robins struggle to find food and shelter in gardens that are too neat and tidy. What can you do to help? Don’t clear plant beds until spring and leave the autumn leaves where they are or pile them up once you’ve cleared your lawns, pathways and sitting areas. Animals will soon set up camp in areas of your garden that have been left alone. Piles of branches and stones, dry stone walls and water holes are bound to attract wildlife too since they’re excellent spots for building nests, hiding from predators and quenching thirst on a hot day.