bird bath planter drainage

1. How do you make a birdbath into a planter?
2. What can I do with an old concrete bird bath?
3. Should I put rocks in my bird bath?
4. How do I keep birds from pooping in my bird bath?
5. Where should I place a birdbath in my garden?
6. What can I plant in my bird bath?
7. Are bird baths a good idea?
8. Will ceramic bird bath crack in winter?
9. How do you make a bird bath out of concrete?

How do you make a birdbath into a planter?

Mix equal parts perlite and potting mix; fill bird bath roughly 3/4 full with soil mixture. Use a trowel to make enough holes in the potting mixture to accommodate the number of plants. Leave 2 to 3 inches of space between each plant. Plant succulents inside bird bath, making holes with trowel for each plant.

What can I do with an old concrete bird bath?

Any birdbath can be made into a garden planter. In fact, many birdbaths are too deep for the birds to safely bathe in and are better used as flower planters or fairy gardens.

Should I put rocks in my bird bath?

Good Footing.

Pea gravel or large stones in the bottom of you bath basin also serve to give bathing birds better footing while using the bath. This is necessary to make the birds feel less vulnerable while they bathe.

How do I keep birds from pooping in my bird bath?

How do I keep birds from pooping in my bird bath? First it is good to change your water frequently and scrub the bath with a good brush. There are also two different products available at Wild Birds Unlimited to help maintain the quality of the water.

Where should I place a birdbath in my garden?

Place your birdbath in the shade if possible, to keep the water cooler and fresher. Having trees nearby will also provide branches on which they can preen. Arrange stones (or branches) in the water so birds can stand on them to drink without getting wet (this is particularly important during freezing weather).

What can I plant in my bird bath?

Planting Around the Bird Bath

Some of my favorites are sunflowers and lilac bushes. Sunflowers will provide seeds and lilac bushes will provide shelter. Choose appropriate plants for the sun exposure near your bird bath.

Are bird baths a good idea?

A birdbath can be an excellent water source, but it can also be dangerous, even deadly, to birds if it is not properly used and maintained. Learning about birdbath safety can help birders be prepared to offer a cool drink or quick dip to their backyard birds without accidental harm.

Will ceramic bird bath crack in winter?

Stone, glass, mosaic, concrete, solar, and ceramic bird baths are susceptible to damage as freezing temperatures can cause these materials to expand and crack. Metal, resin, and plastic bird baths are typically impervious to freeze damage and most suitable for the winter use.

How do you make a bird bath out of concrete?

In a plastic bowl, mix three parts contractor's sand to one part Portland cement. Mix 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of concrete fortifier, and add slowly to the sand until it reaches the consistency of a thick brownie batter.