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Spruce Up Your Garden With Decorative Birdhouses
Decorative Birdhouses are active garden ornamentation --the presence and movement of birds creates a fluid focal point for your garden. As such, placement is critical for you to earn maximum benefit from your birdhouses. Cavity nesting birds will not be attracted to your garden without the appropriate environment. Each bird has a particular way they want to live and specific needs. You'll have a better chance of getting the feathered tenant of your choice if you do your research. For example, if you want to host Eastern Bluebirds, you'll need to place the birdhouse at approximately 5 feet high and provide an entrance of 1 ½ inch in diameter. On the other hand, The Northern Flicker is drawn by heights of up to 30 feet and needs a southeast facing home. Wrens like their nests to be located in shrubs, while Swallows desire close proximity to bodies of water. Building a pond or enhancing an existing one will make your garden more attractive to these particular birds. You will also enjoy the added aesthetic. In addition to bird knowledge, you can attract most birds with a birdbath, carefully selected foliage, and plants that bear fruit. However, keep these a distance from the birdhouse so that the birds occupying it will not have to compete to keep it. If you don't want to mount a pole in your garden area, you can attach your birdhouse to a tree limb, tree trunk, or fence post. Additional tips are as follows: Situate the birdhouse entrance in such a way as to avoid overheating it. Place the birdhouse out of the way of predators like cats and coyotes. Allow for a clear flight pattern to the entrance hole. Place the appropriate nesting material near your birdhouse to make it easy for birds to settle in. Keep bird food fresh. Birdhouses provide shelter for birds and also entertaining decor for you and your guests. The birds' presence provides dramatic beauty as the scenery changes each time you glance into your garden. About The Author Johann Erickson is the owner of Online Discount Mart (http://www.onlinediscountmart.com). Please email the author and include an active link to this website if you'd like to use this article.
News about birdhouses Town Topics-March 12 (Ellwood City Ledger) 12 Mar 2010 at 6:17am ELLWOOD CITY Art Club offers workshop The Ellwood City Art Club will host a making and decorating birdhouses made of gourds workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 at the studio on Fifth Street. Itās spring cleaning time for feathered friends (Journal Gazette & Times-Cour... 13 Mar 2010 at 1:39am It?s March and winter weather seems to finally be on its way out. It?s a little early to think that we?ve seen the last of it, but warm sunny days are coming more regularly now. As the sun peeks out from behind the clouds and temperatures start to rise, the activity level in our rural neighborhood is picking up. The rural wildlife are venturing out of their winter hiding places, and we?re seeing ... Time to prepare nesting boxes for spring (The Daily News of Newburyport) 13 Mar 2010 at 3:17am Last week, I mentioned that bluebirds were already checking out nesting boxes in our area. Putting up man-made bluebird nesting boxes has enabled bluebird populations to rebound once again. A properly constructed bluebird box, erected on a pole near an open area, may encourage these beautiful birds to nest in your yard. Man-made houses also help other species such as tree swallows, great crested ... Birdhouse auction benefits safe haven for women and girls (Weston Forum) 10 Mar 2010 at 11:06pm More than 150 original birdhouses created by artists from all over the country will be featured at Project Return?s 15th Annual Birdhouse Auction, benefiting agency programs and services. Home and Garden Calendar (Asheville Citizen-Times) 12 Mar 2010 at 11:21pm Send items for the home and garden calendar to Polly McDaniel at pmcdaniel@CITIZEN-TIMES.com two weeks before the event. Or mail to McDaniel, Asheville Citizen-Times, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802. Fairfield University community disturbed by tree cutting on campus (The Fairf... 12 Mar 2010 at 11:33pm The last tree came down Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. It was a tall oak -- about three stories high -- that was standing solo after hours of tree cutting had cleared the space around it. Then the chainsaw sliced through its trunk and it fell. 'Your Home is Your Castle' theme of 34th annual event (Petoskey News-Review) 12 Mar 2010 at 11:10pm With exhibits ranging from windmills to windows, the 2010 Little Traverse Association of Home Builders Home Show will provide inspiration and information for those building or remodeling a home. Mama turns to arts & crafts in the new Crafting Mama (Geek.com) 12 Mar 2010 at 4:48pm The Mama-of-all-trades is back. From cooking to gardening, Majesco's Mama is ready to take on arts & crafts in the upcoming Crafting Mama, exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Birdhouse Stroll Thursday, March 11, in downtown Westport (Wilton Bulletin) 10 Mar 2010 at 12:58pm With spring just around the corner, take a stroll in downtown Westport on Thursday evening, March 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. to peek in store windows displaying originally designed birdhouses created for Project Return?s March 19 Birdhouse Auction, celebrating 15 years of original birdhouse creations. Springfest Flower and Garden Show is this weekend (Daily Record) 12 Mar 2010 at 6:40am Nip cabin fever in the bud with a visit to the Springfest Flower and Garden Show at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. News About Landscaping Metal that fell through C'ville roof came from landscaping machinery - Chicag... Metal that fell through C'ville roof came from landscaping machinery Chicago Daily Herald The nearby landscaping business confirmed that it had lost just such a grinding bit but believed it had simply fallen on the ground, Bosshart added. ... and more » Chicago may suspend enforcement of its landscaping ordinance - Christian Scie... Christian Science Monitor Chicago may suspend enforcement of its landscaping ordinance Christian Science Monitor Chicago's City Council considers suspending enforcement of the city's landscaping ordinance, as small-business owners complain that compliance is too ... and more » Enforcement of Landscape Ordinance Comes at a Bad Time - New York Times New York Times Enforcement of Landscape Ordinance Comes at a Bad Time New York Times A Chicago landscaping ordinance is compelling Joe D. Perrotta to replace the chain-link fence around his business's parking lot. By KATIE FRETLAND For the ... Enforcement of Landscape Ordinance Comes at a Bad TimePittsburgh Post Gazette all 2 news articles » Daylight Saving Time Allows Landscape Irrigation Twice Per Week - WCTV Daylight Saving Time Allows Landscape Irrigation Twice Per Week WCTV The limits on landscape irrigation, which went into effect Jan. 6, are part of an ongoing effort to help address water needs within the District. ... and more » Realtime Landscaping Photo - ZDNet Asia Realtime Landscaping Photo ZDNet Asia New landscape design software by Idea Spectrum helps you visualize your landscaping ideas. Import a photo of your property and design the landscape. ... and more » Landscaping With Native Vegetation - Oshkosh Northwestern Landscaping With Native Vegetation Oshkosh Northwestern Landscaping with native vegetation will be the topic of a presentation on Saturday, March 13 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. The speaker, Donna VanBuecken, ... Eager gardeners look for inspiration - Cincinnati.com Eager gardeners look for inspiration Cincinnati.com The display by Lichtenberg Landscaping of Mason features an outdoor entertainment area with a rustic cedar bridge over a pond and waterfall. ... and more » Be your own landscaping architecture for your home garden space - Morganton N... Be your own landscaping architecture for your home garden space Morganton News Herald Sewer and electrical lines pose danger and complications when considering the placement of a tree or other landscape hedge. Knowledge of expected growth ... and more » Rain: Save it for a sunny day? - Record-Searchlight Rain: Save it for a sunny day? Record-Searchlight "In the Midwest, where you get rain year-round, it is a very viable option," said Paul Anderson of Creative Designs Landscaping in Redding. ... and more » 5 trees to expand your landscape palate - Chattanooga Times Free Press 5 trees to expand your landscape palate Chattanooga Times Free Press Very effective for landscaping. Flowers in June with seed pods lasting for several months. Grows 20-30 feet tall and wide. Prefers full sun to partial ... |
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Garden Fencing I made my very first garden when I was six in a small corner at the end of my grandmother's garden. It was a small patch, not more than six rows by 10 plants long, but it was MINE, with the flowers I picked and the dirt that I dug. And I knew that it was mine when Nana helped me put up the sections of wire fencing that set it off from HER garden. How to Control Poison Ivy Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of the United States except Alaska and Hawaii. It is readily found along road sides, fences, railroads, and streams. But it can also be found in your own back yard. It is planted there in bird droppings from the birds who eat the berries of the plant. Metal Outdoor Furniture - Explained Mention metal patio furniture and you probably think of the light, fly-away aluminium loungers of your youth or that half-ton cast iron table and chair set on your neighbour's lawn. How to Grow Apples The first thing you need to grow apples is a long-term commitment. Growing apples takes considerable time and quite a bit of work. Still, if one of your fondest childhood memories is the apple tree in your backyard, producing your own apples is a satisfying part of gardening. Teak Patio Table - Why You Need One Do you love to cook outdoors but end up having to dine on makeshift outdoor furniture or maybe even inside because you simply do not have the furniture to properly entertain in your yard, deck or patio? Would you love to find the perfect patio table or set to transform your empty space to an elegant outdoor dining room? If so, maybe you should think about enhancing your outdoor space with a teak patio table. The Perfect Accent -- Miniature Roses Indoors or out, you'll find miniature roses very easy to grow. These little guys sometimes get overlooked because they give off little fragrance, yet they can be the perfect visual accent to any home or garden. The Design Principle of Unity in Gardening and Landscaping A principle of all art is unity. This means that each piece of art has one meaning. Creating landscaping or a flower garden should also incorporate this principle of unity. Your landscaping or flower garden is truly a work of art as much as any painting or sculpture. Summer Lawn Care Tips Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could probably use a little maintenance before the summer season of backyard BBQs and swimming in the pool. So what are you doing now to get your lawn ready? Lawn care is often feared as a difficult and time intensive process, but with a few guidelines and tips, you can easily have a healthy green lawn in time for the first backyard party of the season. Wild Flower Garden - Yours to Design and Plan To design a wild flower garden, you do not need to be a specialist or an artist, you just need to be observant and let your creative juices flow. Look around you, what is unique about your surroundings? Do you wish to enhance or compliment these things. Will your new wild flower garden be visible from the house, if so, perhaps you would like to plant your favorite colors so every day is a feast for your eyes. Are you seeking a quiet spot to sit awhile and relax, then your new garden can have a stone bench surrounded by tall plants to create a sense of peace and privacy. As I said, whatever style of wild flower garden you want, it can be yours. You can make this a reality if you plan the work, and work the plan. Preparing The Garden For Winter Are you like me? Sad to see the summer end but at the same time relieved that there is one less task to tend to. Weeding, watering, pruning, and more weeding is over for this year and with a few more chores the outdoor gardening year draws to a close. Most of what needs to be completed is a matter of cleaning up and covering up. Practical steps to preparing your outdoor garden for winter involve: Using Push Reel Mowers If you're not familiar with push reel mowers or if you haven't used one since "back in the day", there are a few points you should be aware of before using a push reel mower: Water Pond Designs You can have different water pond designs, however ones that don't restrict water movement are the best. What I mean by that is you don't want to have a backyard pond with tight corners in it where it will be hard for water to circulate. Tillandsia Airplants - Dont Plant These Plants! Watch out, it's a tillandsia! Have no fear, I said "Tillandsia," not Tarantula. Although several species of this plant genus have taken on the appearance of the ominous eight-legged spider, you can rest-assured that these plants do not bite. As the largest genus of the Bromeliad family of plants, tillandsia boast of a characteristic that few other plants have, they have the ability to grow and prosper without soil. Nature has provided them with another mechanism for deriving the moisture and nutrients they need to survive. Though many Tillandsia species have a developed root system, its primary purpose is to secure these epiphytic plants to a host. Tillandsia leaves have specially developed cells called scales or trichomes that allow water and nutrients to be taken in from rain, the air, and dust. When opened, these cells give the plants their silvery-gray, somewhat ashy appearance. What is the Right Plant and Where Do I Put It? Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants used in your garden is as important as the soil that you put those plants in. Select plants that are disease resistant and they will be much more easy to maintain and will give you the look you are wanting. Food for thought is use plants that are native to your area. Gardening in Containers Every Garden can benefit from the addition of container gardens. They add interst and variety, plus are easily moved around. If you live in an apartment or have a small area to work with this may be the only solution for you. How to Raise House Plants from Seeds Easily The principal house plants which are easy to raise by sowing seeds are Aloe (succulent plant), Asparagus species, Begonia semper-florensundB. rex, cacti (many kinds), Clivia, Cyclamen, Eucalyptus, Fuchsia (varieties), Grevillea robusta, Opuntia, Passijiora, Phoenix (palm), Primula malacoides and P. obconica, Ricinus, Rochea (succulent plant), Saintpaulia (hybrids) and Solatium capsicastrum. Seeds and More Seeds...What Your Garden Needs Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without quality seeds it would be impossible to have a beautiful garden. True seeds vary in size from the dust-like seeds of some orchids to the large seed contained in the coconut. The period of dormancy undergone by many seeds before germination also varies. The seeds may lie dormant for a short period of time before you see growth sprouting above the soil, or they may be dormant for a long time. For some seeds a long dormancy is a result of the extremely hard outer coating of the seeds. Flower seeds, vegetable seeds and garden seeds all germinate very quickly and are therefore perfect for home use. How to Grow Avocado Fruit gardening and vegetable gardening is a very exciting venture. Growing Avocado's was one of the challenges I took on as a hobby fruit and vegetable gardener. When you are not an inhabitant of state with a tropical climate you can grow avocado's in containers. Choosing Pond Plants A pond without plants is like cake without icing. Pond plants fight algae, give fish a hiding place against predators, and beautify our own little slice of paradise to plunk down in at the end of a tiring day. How to Plant Tulips Quality Dutch tulip bulbs are easy to come by and fairly inexpensive to purchase. You can get them through a mail order catalogue or a reputable green house. It is becoming increasingly popular to buy flower bulbs from online nurseries. The downfall to buying bulbs online is that you cannot inspect the bulbs prior to purchase. The highest quality of bulbs, especially tulips, comes from Holland.
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