September is the end and the beginning of the gardening season, all rolled into one. For us gardeners, it’s time to take stock and plan for next year; for wildlife it’s time to fatten up ahead of migration or hibernation, and find the perfect safe spot to see out the winter months. Help ensure there are safe spaces for wildlife in your garden. Don’t cut long grass yet – or cut in stages and leave a buffer for those species that still need it. Pile sticks and twigs at the back of borders for insects to sneak into, and leave compost heaps intact for anything from hibernating hedgehogs to frogs and bumblebees. The more wildlife that remains in your garden now, the more there will be in spring. That’s something to look forward to, isn’t it?