Making a Selection on the Perfect Bird House

In selecting a bird house you first need to consider the size of your lawn or garden. You don't want to get your lawn or garden overcrowded with friendly flier attractions. The selecting of a bird house will depend on the type of birds present in your area.

Bird houses of old were more apt to be made of wood, such as a beach house, a cottage with a thatched roof or church where today you can find more houses made of poly resin and molded into different shapes, such as a bear, a horse or even a crocodile. In selecting a bird house you need to make sure it is well ventilated, has a slanted roof and holes in the floor for water drainage. You also want to make sure the house doesn't have a perch in case larger birds are stalking the smaller birds and wait for them to come out. A bird house should make your friendly fliers feel safe and secure and give them a place to raise their young.

With many bird house styles available you should be able to find one that will fit your liking.

Bird Feeder Squirrel-Proofing Tips

Squirrels are entertaining to watch, but not when their invading your bird feeders. With that being the case here is a couple ideas for squirrel-proofing your bird feeders.

• Try to place your feeders where it is difficult for the squirrels to get to them. When possible, place feeders high off the ground and away from trees, buildings or anything that a squirrel might be able to climb to get to your bird feeders. Remember squirrels can jump pretty far.
• Squirrels can easily climb the poles that most bird feeders are attached to. A cheap way to help prevent squirrels from climbing a mounting pole is to add a squirrel baffle. Feeders that are hung, a baffle can be placed above the feeder so these furry creatures can't climb down to the feeder.
• Another idea is to use a wire cage that can be used around a tube feeder. The spacing of the wire will let smaller birds in to access the feeder, but bigger birds will not be able to reach the feeder. Same goes for the squirrels.

These are just a few ideas to keep those pesky furry creatures away from your bird feeders.

Keeping Your Bird Feeders Clean

Bird feeding is very popular for people. While feeding birds brings bird watching enjoyment many people forget about keeping the bird feeder clean. Birds will come to a clean bird feeder more often than a dirty one.

On a periodic basis take a wearing rubber gloves use a stiff brush with a mixture of water and mild dish detergent. You will want to scrub the bird feeder thoroughly making sure to remove all the old debris. Once this is done mix mix warm water some bleach and wash the feeder. This will kill any germs. Then dry off the bird feeder if possible before placing new bird seed in the feeder.

While cleaning the bird feeder is important don't forget to clean the area beneath the feeder. For the seed scattered on the ground it will be necessary to shovel or rake up the left over seed. if this is not done on a consistent basis the bird food will begin to rot and mold will develop.

Location of bird feeders are best if they are placed under a roof. This will keep rain and snow out and help with preventing of rotting and developing mold. Granted this reular upkeep is not a great job, but it will keep your friendly fliers coming back.

Freestanding Victorian Birdhouse

Decorative birdhouses are unique additions to your lawn or garden. Birdhouses make a great attraction for birds for you to enjoy bird-watching. This lovely little luxury villa for feathered fliers overflows with Old World charm!

This freestanding birdhouse has a sturdy freestanding pole with base. With this design it allows you to place it in many different locations. Decorative birdhouses are made of a few different materials, but this one is made of wood and measures 9 3/8" x 8 3/8" x 29 1/4" high.

With the many different styles and designs of decorative birdhouses you will want to carefully decide where you plan to place a birdhouse. This will help determine the type of birdhouse. Once you have a location selected the type and color will be easy.

Decorative birdhouses are sure to be a great addition to your landscaping, but give you hours of relaxing bird-watching pleasure!

Add a Froggy Statue to Your Garden

Lawn statues can come in many sizes. Here is a smaller one featuring three pals enjoying a big belly laugh at the peculiar plight of an upturned turtle, leaning together with giggling glee. Sure, they'll help their unlucky friend as soon as their chuckles subside!

A warm-hearted depiction of the simple, wholesome joys of true friendship. This statue is made of powder stone and poly resin blend. It measures 12 3/4" x 5" x 7 1/2" high.

Lawn statues make a very nice decorative addition to your lawn or garden.

Lighthouse Wind Chime For Your Home

An elegant miniature landscape starring an old-fashioned Nantucket lighthouse brings a bit of seaside scenery to this nostalgic nautical chime. Shining silver pipes transform the merest breath of ocean breeze into a magical lilting melody!

After a long day you can relax on your deck with a good book and listen to the soothing pleasant sounds of this wind chime. This chime will make a nice decoration for your backyard paradise.

This chime is constructed of polyresin with metal chimes to enhance the beauty and musical sounds of this chime. This chime measures 3 1/4" diameter x 22 1/2" long. Wind chimes make any backyard are more pleasant place.

Decorative Birdhouses Add Enjoyment to Relaxing in Your Backyard Paradise

Taking up bird watching? Decorative birdhouses make a great attraction for your friendly fliers. This birdhouse has a heart-shaped door that gives it away: This is a little "Love Shack!" Of decorative birdhouses, this amusing asymmetrical architecture is trimmed with forest treasure is a very elegant birdhouse.

Decorative birdhouses make a great addition to your backyard paradise for your bird watching pleasure. This decorative birdhouse is made of wood and measures 8" x 6 1/2" x 8" high.

What better way to give you enjoyment then by adding decorative birdhouses, bird feeders or bird baths for hours of bird watching pleasure.