UK households urged to put a saucer outside this week

NewsPropertyGardeningAfter a hot, dry summer wildlife are struggling to recover.Vita Molyneux Travel reporter12:16, 23 Aug 2026Britain has endured an unusually scorching and dry summer. While challenging for people, wildlife has been battling the heat too - even as the mercury starts to drop.‌If you're keen to help the creatures in your garden with their recovery, specialists are suggesting one easy move all Brits can take to aid parched wildlife — putting a saucer of water outside. Outdoor furniture firm TDP have highlighted that hedgehogs face particular danger during elevated temperatures.‌Anything exceeding 26°C can become distressing for hedgehogs, with dehydration proving severe and leaving them feeling feeble and sluggish.‌In serious instances, hedgehogs may also suffer collapse and