NEWS FOR BIRD LOVERS! We are adding a complete line of bird feeders, bird houses and wild bird feed to our retail pond store. We will be carrying many products from Droll Yankee, Bird Brain, Custom Decor, Cedar Works and Kaytee. We will have a wide variety of price selection as well as quite a few unique items for the experienced bird lovers.
Enjoy the following article from Aquascape Inc on how to make your pond bird friendly. No questions asked, a pond and / or waterfalls will attract a lot of birds. And with a few of these tips, you make your pond an even more attractive hangout for your feathered friends. Read on…
MAKING YOUR POND BIRD FRIENDLY
Fresh, non-stagnant water during a dry summer is a must-have for the birds in your neighborhood, so why not be the gracious host that can provide them with a cool drink? A great rock or shallow stream will be a perfect spot for the winged creatures to take a dip or a drink, without getting soaking wet. Slow moving water will also be a big attraction for birds, since a white-water experience is not what they’re looking for when they land in your safe haven! If You Plant it They Will Come Native shrubs are perfect for around your pond and in your backyard if you are looking to attract birds. In essence, you are providing the birds with a habitat where they receive food and shelter, along with water. There are also a few other kinds of plants that will draw the birds to your pond and keep them there during the warm summer months, and sustain them through harsh winters. Ornamental grasses, cosmos, zinnias, and asters are not only the perfect accent for your pond, they are also an abundant seed source for over wintering birds. Annuals like impatiens, larkspur, and nicotiana will also look great around your pond and attract your favorite birds. Foxglove, columbine, and coral bells are perennials that will bring birds your way. Cardinal flower, a plant that also attracts birds, is especially fond of water and can be planted in the shallow area at the edge of your pond. Shrubs and trees will naturally draw birds for their berries, thick foliage, and strong branches. You must be aware that berries dropping from your shrub or tree into your pond will draw birds, but may also result in more upkeep for you. Where there are plants, there are insects. Where there are insects, there are birds. Beetles, grubs, ants, worms, larvae, and other insects will make a great feast for your feathered friends when they come to visit your water garden. In fact, birds and plants are a great combination. Birds take care of plants by eating insects and destroying weeds, while plants take care of birds by providing food and shelter.
