3 Lawn Ornaments You Must Have & Why PART THREE: Garden Statues

Garden statues are popular in almost any outdoor enthusiast’s garden. They can range from large lion statues to big cement bird baths and garden gnomes to Mickey Mouse figurines. Garden statues have represented a status symbol in the past. Maybe such representation still exists, however, there are a whole line of different kinds of garden statues you can put in your backyard today. Garden statues can set the mood in your garden. Do you want a playful fun garden theme? Choose garden statues such as garden gnomes or popular animal statues (maybe from TV). If you want a more quite reflective garden, you may want to find angel and cherub garden statues. And if you are looking to create a garden or front/back yard that represents power or confidence, garden statue lions or historical sculptures may be to your liking. Whatever the theme you should be able to find some garden statues that suit your needs.

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When choosing lawn ornaments for your garden it’s always nice to find things that have a purpose. And some things you just have to have because it’s cute or on sale. Whatever your reasons are, bird feeders, wind spinners and garden statues are just a few lawn ornaments that can serve a purpose in your garden. Any three of these lawn ornaments are absolute must-haves for your garden. Other lawn ornaments to consider are garden planters, bird houses, bird baths, wind chimes and stepping stones.



3 Lawn Ornaments You Must Have & Why PART ONE: Bird Feeders

When I was younger and heard the term lawn ornaments I would think of pink flamingos and huge statues in the middle of a flower bed or garden. Although these are still popular lawn décor across America’s lawns, lawn ornaments have actually come a long way and consist of a variety of items today. I will discuss three particular kinds of lawn ornaments, bird feeders, wind spinners, and garden statues, and the purpose each has in your lawn.

Supplying bird feeders in your backyard provides access to one of the most popular outdoor hobbies in America, bird watching. Bird feeders are a great way to interact with wild life. The longer you establish bird feeders in your backyard, the more birds will come and go and come back again the next migrating season. Bird feeders provide food for wild birds; which may be especially helpful when food is scarce or right before migrating season or just a plane energy boost they can rely on. The purpose of bird feeders is not only to feed birds but they can also decorate your backyard. Some feeders are designed with the purpose of just feeding but other bird feeders are designed to provide food and decorate your outdoors. Feeders can be posted, mounted and hung so it’s easy to find a place for one or two.

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Number One Christmas Present Idea This Holiday Season: Bird Feeders

Bird feeders are the number one Christmas present idea.  There are a ton of different types of bird feeders to choose from.  There are tube bird feeders, squirrel proof bird feeders, cage bird feeders, suet bird feeders, platform bird feeders, hopper bird feeders, hummingbird feeders and more.   When choosing a bird feeder for somebody as a gift, there are some things to consider first.  Where do they live?  Do they have any bird feeders already?  What types of birds are most popular in their area?  Do they need squirrel proof bird feeders?  What is the ease of care and maintenance of the bird feeders?  All these considerations will help you determine what bird feeder will suit your friend and wild birds the best.  Bird feeders bring so much joy into the world of any backyard enthusiast.

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Improve the Appearance Around Your Bird Feeders While Attracting More Birds!

Here is a list of plants that are bird-friendly to plant under or around your bird feeders!  These plants will attract more birds while at the same time decorate your bird feeding area.  Bird feeders aren't (typically) the most decorative pieces of garden decor you can put in your lawn, unless you buy decorative bird feeders, so why not try one or more of these flowering plant ideas around your bird feeders!

Seasons Are Changing

I caught this picture outside this morning and it got me thinking how fast Autumn has come and almost gone!  Sadly enough I haven't seen many birds around anymore even though we have kept our bird feeders out and filled still.  But this nest will be waiting for them when they return and our bird feeders will be stocked with their favorite foods once again come spring.  We'll see if some stick it out for the winter!

Feeding Wild Birds in the Fall

The autumn season is just around the corner but don’t take down your bird feeders just yet.  Wild birds tend to rely on bird feeders for their secondary and maybe even primary sources of nutrition.  Keeping bird feeders up through the autumn months is just as, if not more, important as any other season.

         

   

Bird watching is an ever-growing hobby in the United States; therefore, bird feeders are a popular topic when it comes to bird watching.  Some people question keeping their feeders out through the autumn months due to fear that wild birds will not migrate or just think birds will not use them as much.  However, there are many benefits to leaving your feeders out through the autumn months for both wild birds and you.  

One common misconception people may think about leaving their bird feeders out through the autumn season is that birds will not migrate.  This is called a ‘misconception’ for good reason.  Birds will eventually migrate when they are ready.  Leaving your feeders out is only helping prepare them for their long migration journey.  Taking your feeders down too early confuses them and may leave them struggling to store up enough body fat for their long journey.  This in turn will make for a hard migration.  Therefore, leave your feeders out at least for two weeks following the last sight of a bird at your bird feeders.

Wild birds develop a daily routine of visits to bird feeders and other natural sources of food and nutrition.  Most birds may rely on your feeders for a secondary or even primary source of food and nutrition.  At this time of year their natural sources of food may have somewhat or completely depleted.  To prepare them for migration, wild birds will stock up on body fat; therefore, you will see them more often at your bird feeders this time of year.  With that said alone, it is important to keep your feeders out through the autumn months.

Leaving your bird feeders out through the autumn months may attract other migrating birds and potentially invite new birds to your feeding area the following year.  Migration is a long and exhausting trip for wild birds.  For those birds passing through your backyard, they will appreciate the sources of food in your bird feeders through the migration season.  If your feeders are made available they will most likely make them their usual lay-over every migration season.  Not only does this benefit migrating birds but you will get an opportunity to maybe see new wildlife that you may have not seen before.  This is an exciting time for bird watchers.

It’s always important to keep your bird feeders clean just as you would during the summer months.  Some people think they will not be used as much so why clean them.  However, the cleaner your feeders are the more wild birds you will most likely attract during the migration season.  

So think twice about taking down your bird feeders early.  Remember that rather than a disservice, wild bird feeding in the autumn season provides opportunities for bird wildlife during the migration season.  Bird feeders are a vital food source in the autumn months for those birds who have been accustomed to using the bird feeders you provide as well as migrating birds.  If you do decide to take them down during the autumn season try waiting at least two weeks after your last bird visitor.  Leaving your feeders out also extends your bird watching pleasure.

  

Types of Bird Feeders – Hopper, Suet and Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders (Part 2)

In an earlier post this week I posted an article I wrote about three popular bird feeders and here is a sort of follow-up on the next three most popular types of bird feeders. Hope you find this information useful and if you know of anybody who might find it helpful share it!

If you are new to the bird feeding community you will benefit from this information.  Feeding wild birds is a growing hobby in the United States and for good reason.  What better way to witness wild life than right in your backyard with the help of bird feeders. There are many different types of bird feeders, however, you will learn about three here: hopper feeders, suet feeders, and cage or squirrel proof bird feeders.

Hopper Feeders

Hopper bird feeders, also called House Feeders, have a platform upon which walls and a roof are built, forming a hopper.  A gazebo feeder is considered a hopper feeder.  Hopper bird feeders are popular because they are practical and functional as well as can be decorative.  These bird feeders are efficient to clean and maintain.  With hopper bird feeders, it is important to do regularly cleaning. The hopper is built to protect seed against the elements, however, few hopper feeders do a good job of protecting seed from rain, and the seed can become moldy. Birds can eat from at least two sides if not all sides of a hopper bird feeder, which is why it is so accessible to a large variety of birds.  These bird feeders are versatile in a way that they can be set up as hanging bird feeders or be pole mounted.  A good choice of bird food for hopper bird feeders is mixed wild bird seed or black oil sunflower seed.  A disadvantage to this bird feeder is that some wild birds will pick through the seed looking for only their favorite and leave the bird feeder a mess and wasted bird seed below.  Wild birds that are mostly attracted to hopper bird feeders are: chickadees, nuthatches, red bellied woodpeckers, mourning doves, cardinals, finches, jays, sparrows and yes the ‘most of the time’ unwanted starlings and blackbirds. 

Suet Feeders

Suet bird feeders are special feeders that hold a nutrient rich bird food called suet.  Suet is packed with energy-rich nutrition because of its high fat content.  Suet can be store bought or homemade.  This special bird food keeps birds warm during cold temperatures which makes it the perfect bird food for winter weather.  If used in the winter, place the bird feeder in the shade.  Most suet bird feeders have a wire or plastic cage surrounding the suet to keep it in place and come in many shapes and sizes.  Suet bird feeders will attract birds that will not come to other types of feeders.  You may start to have problems with starlings or blackbirds at your suet bird feeder eating all the suet in a very short period of time.  If this does happen try using pure suet with nothing mixed into it or use suet only mixed with nyjer and/or safflower seed.  An upside-down suet bird feeder where only clinging birds are able to attach to it may work as well.  As always make sure to keep this type of feeder clean.  Suet bird feeders can attract a variety of woodpeckers, the northern flicker, chickadees, red-breasted and white-breasted nuthatch, purple finch and blue jays, to name a few.

Cage/Squirrel Proof Feeders

Cage and squirrel proof bird feeders may be right up your alley if you have squirrels in your yard.  Believe it or not squirrels can become a problem if you do not have a bird feeder that is designed to keep squirrels out.  Squirrels can pose a couple problems including eating all the bird seed and damaging your bird feeders.  Most squirrel proof bird feeders are heavy duty yet provide little access for squirrels to get to the seed.  Squirrel proof bird feeders keep squirrels out by making any perch area weight sensitive in the effect that when the squirrel attempts to jump on it they will drop to the ground.  Cage feeders allow only birds to have access to the bird food leaving the squirrels at bay. 

With all the different types of bird feeders out there to choose from, take this information with you when making a decision.  Hopper feeders, suet feeders and cage/squirrel proof bird feeders provide a great selection to choose from.  Start enjoying the wild life in your backyard using wild bird feeders. 

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Any one of these hook stands would make perfect hosts for all the bird feeders and wind spinners you want to hang or display.  If you display your wind spinners from a hook stand that is placed where it can catch the breeze you will be enjoying the glistening beauty they illuminate!  Hook stands are great to hang bird feeders and some bird houses from because you can place them where squirrels can't get access to them and sometimes you can adjust the height of the hook stands.  

Bird Feeders – Hummingbird, Platform and Tube Feeders

If you are new to the bird feeding community you will benefit from this information.   There are lots of different types of bird feeders to choose from and three among the most popular include: hummingbird feeders, platform feeders, and tube bird feeders. Learn of the differences between all three bird feeders, the bird food to use for each, and the birds they can attract.

Hummingbird Feeders 

Hummingbird feeders are nectar feeders and come in several different shapes and sizes. These bird feeders are enclosed, typically made of glass or plastic, and often have 3 to 5 feeding ports. These ports are often surrounded with red plastic flowers and bee guards. The nectar solution can be made at home, using a ratio of 4 parts water to 1 part white cane sugar. Simply boil the water or just use hot water from the faucet, stir in the sugar while hot and making sure it is dissolved, then allow it to cool before filling the feeder. The hummingbird feeder should be washed at least once a week and any remaining nectar discarded. This will prevent your nectar solution from fermenting and keep your hummingbirds returning.

Platform Bird Feeders

Platform bird feeders, also called tray feeders and tabletop feeders, consist of an open tray upon which the seed is placed. These bird feeders offer little protection against squirrels or the weather but can come with a top to protect the seed from some elements. Some tube bird feeders are equipped to attach a tray feeder to them.  You can attach platform bird feeders to some hook stands and hang from poles away from trees and telephone lines (in a better attempt to keep squirrels out).  A good quality mix for platform bird feeders is shelled peanuts and lots of black oil sunflower seed. Kitchen scraps such as breads, donuts, crackers or dried fruit work well with platform feeders too.  Some birds that are attracted to platform bird feeders include cardinals, chichadees, jays, nuthatches, buntings, titmouse, redpolls, finches, pine siskin, woodpeckers, starlings, blackbirds and most seed eating birds.

Tube Bird Feeders

Tube bird feeders are constructed with a hollow cylinder which is often made out of some type of plastic.  These bird feeders come with multiple feeding ports and perches.  Keep in mind that tube bird feeders with short perches can be selective to smaller birds. For example, a tube feeder with small perches can accommodate chickadees, but exclude large birds such as jays.  Tube bird feeders generally keep the seed fairly dry.  It is best to have one type of wild bird seed and avoid mixed seed. The types of wild birds feeding at this type of bird feeder, will as usual, only eat their favorite seed. The seed which is left will clog the feeding ports leaving their favorite seed out of reach.  The types of birds attracted to tube feeders include chickadees, house finch, American goldfinch, nuthatch, titmice, pine siskin, purple finch, lesser goldfinch, downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, red bellied woodpecker, and the cardinal.

Invest in a hummingbird feeder, platform bird feeder or tube bird feeder today and start enjoying the wild life entertainment they will bring to your backyard.  These three bird feeders are just a few of the most popular types of bird feeders.  Make sure to keep any and all bird feeders clean and well maintained for returning birds.

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Bird houses can be a fun and functional addition to any backyard.  There are decorative bird houses that are also purposeful to wild life.  When shopping for a bird house make sure you find a good place for it first.  Try and separate any bird houses away from each other and other bird feeders.  If you invest in a couple bird houses for your backyard you should start to see wild birds move right in.  Enjoy the ever-growing hobby of bird watching as your wild life population grows right before your eyes with bird houses.

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How to Shop for Lawn Ornaments

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It can be very overwhelming when shopping for lawn ornaments.  What do you buy and where are you going to put it?  First, before you leave your house, know of or look for a spot in your lawn and garden that is bare and in dyer need of some ornamental decoration.  What kinds of things surround the area?  Trees, pond, a deck, patio, fireplace, rocks, grass, etc.  This will help you determine what kind of lawn ornaments you are going to want to look for.  Lawn ornaments come in many forms so there is always something for every bare spot.  The most popular forms of lawn ornaments are garden statues or gnomes.  These are popular because they can go pretty much anywhere you set them and fit right in.  Stepping stones are another form of lawn ornaments that make for a great decorative path from A to B in your lawn and garden.  Other forms of lawn ornaments that people may not consider are things that can be hung from something, like a tree branch, hook stands, brackets, etc.  These lawn ornaments I am speaking of can be wind chimes, wind spinners, bird houses and bird feeders.  What a more wonderful way to decorate your outdoor space while also engaging in wild life  with bird feeders and bird houses.  Certainly wildlife in your backyard is entertaining!

Grandma's Tip of The Day

If you are using Oriole Bird Feeders or Hummingbird Feeders and are having problems with bees and ants getting into the feeders, try Grandma's little trick that works well.  Whether it be oriole bird feeders or hummingbird feeders, either one you can use this tip for.  Place or hang a plastic water or pop bottle (no cap on it) around the hummingbird feeders and oriole bird feeders filled with a little bit of the nectar.  This will reduce the amount of bees and bugs from getting into the oriole bird feeders and hummingbird feeders.  The bugs will more often than not opt for the more accessible source of nectar verses the hummingbird feeders and oriole bird feeders.  Hope this helps you out!

Wild Bird Feeders

Wild Bird Feeders are a great way to invite your avian friends to all the fun in your backyard!  Invite all kinds of birds to your outdoor space using wild bird feeders.  We have tube bird feeders, squirrel-proof bird feeders, hummingbird feeders, platform feeders, oriole bird feeders, mesh bird feeders, bowl bird feeders, hopper feeders and more!  You can't go wrong with wild bird feeders.  Just make sure you choose the right kind of bird seed and wild bird feeders for the specific kind of birds you want to attract!  Good luck finding the perfect wild bird feeder for your backyard and remember, quality lasts a long time so invest in one that will not only do the trick but last long too!

 

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A great way to get your kids involved

Looking for some fun outdoor activities to participate in with your kids?  They love new things, bright colors, adventure and most of all spending time with you while doing it.  Consider organic gardening and simple lawn decor.  I found some wonderful ideas in an article written by Stacy Pessoney, Gardening With Kids that mentions using wind spinners, hummingbird feeders and wind chimes along with some wonderful organic gardening activities for the kids to get involved in.  Wind spinners can be a fun addition to any garden for kids.  They are colorful, twirl in the wind and there are so many different kinds to get.  Hummingbird feeders are a lot of fun for kids to get involved with.  They can help you make the nectar, pour the nectar in the bird feeder, help you clean the bird feeder and the best part is to wait and watch them come in.  Kids get a kick out of hummingbirds because they are so fast in motion and can be very territorial, so to watch them chasing each other around the bird feeder is very entertaining.  Along with wind spinners, there are so many different kinds, shapes, colors and sizes of wind chimes to choose from.  Kids will love helping you choose wind chimes and placing them in different areas of your garden.  Wind chimes can provide a very musical outdoor environment for everybody.  Make sure to check out some of the other organic gardening activities Stacy Pessoney has mentioned in her article, Gardening With Kids, and get busy with your kids in the garden.  They will thank you and appreciate it!

Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Hummingbirds are a very unique and delightful bird to have in your garden.  They can be found all over America.  Hummingbirds are a great addition to any lawn and garden space and can be quite entertaining for most people. That’s why I would like to share with you how you can attract more of this intriguing specie of bird to your garden.

Some of the greatest features of a hummingbird are not known to many people.  They can flap their wings up to amazing speeds as fast as 80 times per second.   Because of this, hummingbirds have a very fast metabolism, in fact the fastest of all birds.  In order to sustain their high metabolism, they need to feed off hundreds of flowers a day.  This allows them to consume food and nutrients in excess of their own body weight.  The smallest bird in the world is the Bee Hummingbird at 2” long and weighing in at 1.8 grams.  The largest hummingbird in the world is the Giant Hummingbird weighing in at about 24 grams and 8” long.  Hummingbirds are able to decrease their metabolism just by sitting unlike other high metabolism animals.  This allows them to lengthen their lifespan up to 17 years of life.  Can you imagine a bird that is 17 years old?  That’s amazing! 

First of all, hummingbirds are attracted to bright colors and a variety of them.  They have a poor sense of smell, but love colors.  There are some plants you may want to consider planting in your garden that will provide just this.  For annuals, try the salvia, petunia, impatiens, firespike and jewelweed.  Some perennials to consider using are bee balm, costa, yucca, canna, lupine, cardinal flower and faxglove.  Use a variety of garden planters to incorporate all the different flowers and plants in various areas of your garden.  The trees and shrubs that work best include the azalea, buddleia, cape honeysuckle, mimosa, weigela, flame acanthus, lantana, red buckeye and tree tobacco.  Hummingbirds also eat bugs and insects so avoid using any pesticides.  It is also a good idea to incorporate places to rest for your hummingbirds as they do so 80% of their time.  Examples would be clothes lines, tree branches, bird houses, fences, garden statues, etc.  Female hummingbirds are always looking for nesting materials.  They usually like soft materials from willow or eucalyptus trees or mosses, lichens, and ferns.  In terms of hummingbird feeders and their locality in your garden there is a lot to consider.  Because hummingbirds prefer bright colors, try using an assortment of different brightly colored feeders and/or you can decorate around them using streamers or wind spinners.  You’ll want to position the bird feeders at various heights in your garden.  Hummingbirds can be very territorial, which is quite amusing to watch.  Another thing that hummingbirds enjoy is a cool mist, usually from wet tree leaves, but you can incorporate this using a mister in your garden.

What else attracts hummingbirds that is sweet and tasty?  Nectar can be store bought or home-made.  Just mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts boiled water.  Mix well and let cool before putting into bird feeder.  It is a good idea not to use synthetic sugars or food coloring.  Also, do not substitute sugar with honey as it can ferment and produce fungus that is harmful to the bird.  Keep the feeder out of the sun if possible and make sure to change the nectar about 2-3 times a week.  Clean your bird feeder once a week using 1 cup vinegar to 4 cups water, then a rinse through with just water. 

Hummingbirds are a wonderful way to decorate your garden and by following these tips you should be off to a great start providing the ideal territory for this specie of bird.  Sit back and enjoy all the entertainment these birds can provide.  They are truly a delight to have in your garden and your family and friends will think so too.    

What Birds Want In Your Lawn & Garden

Ever wonder what birds really want? Are you trying to attract certain specie of birds? Birds can in fact be picky when it comes to their bird food and will likely stay or leave because of what type is being fed to them or how the bird feeder and bird seed are handled. Here are some facts to swallow and learn from that will help you provide the right kind of food to attract the specie of birds you want.


Out of all the wild birds that live in the United States, the ten most commonly found at your bird feeders are probably: American Goldfinch; Black-capped Chickadee; Brown-headed Cowbird; Common Grackle; House Finch; House Sparrow; Mourning Dove; Northern Cardinal; Pine Siskin; and Purple Finch. You may see some others not listed here depending on the area you live in. In my experience wild birds tend to like the following types of seeds: black oil sunflower; fine and medium sunflower chips (also known as hulled sunflower); nyjer (formerly known as thistle); and white proso millet. Different seed types attract different kinds of birds. For example, white proso millet tends to attract native sparrows and mourning doves. Small finches, including gold finches, prefer nyjer or sunflower chips. Larger species, like cardinals, woodpeckers and house finches, like black oil sunflower seeds. Two seed types that tend to not be so popularly liked are red milo and cracked corn. So try to avoid seed mix with these in them.

Some other things you can do to attract more birds or keep them coming back is regular cleaning and care of your bird feeders and bird seed. Start by providing a lot of feeding space for the birds to share. Providing more space will invite the birds to enjoy their feeding much more comfortably than trying to fight for first dibs on the bird food. Clean the bird feeders and area of both seed hulls and bird droppings. This is not only unpleasant for the birds but unattractive for humans as it takes away from the beautiful site of bird feeding. Storing the bird food appropriately will also have an impact on your returning visitors. Make sure you store it according to the instructions on the package and/or recommendations. And one last important tip is to always keep fresh bird seed in the feeder. Once you start providing birds with bird food and they start depending on it for survival or energy needs, it is very important to keep up on it, especially if you want them to return. Make it part of your routine in the morning or afternoon to check on the seed for all of these things to ensure you are providing the best possible environment in the birds’ eyes. Then sit back and enjoy all the work you put into keeping them around.

Here are some interesting facts about bird feeding and how it rates in America. Among hobbies, bird feeding is second only to gardening in the United States. More than 55 million Americans over the age of 16 feed wild birds. For comparison, that's more than people that hunt and fish combined. People who feed birds spend more than $3.8 billion on seed, feeders and other accessories. Still, feeding wild birds is one of the most understudied wildlife management issues in the United States. As bird feeders supply only roughly 10-20% of a bird’s daily energy needs, studies show that birds with access to feeders lay more eggs and fledge more young. In addition, survival increases if birds have access to feeders during harsh winter weather.

I hope these tips help to increase or improve your wild bird feeding experience. If you are new to this, now is the time to join the many people who enjoy this popular hobby and create some outdoor life in your lawn and garden. Wild birds are wonderful to watch and interact with each other and their environment. They will greatly appreciate your careful attention to detail and work you put into providing them with the food that they like.