Saturday, November 29, 2008

Bird Feeders

By Gary Pearson

Homeowners look for nice items to use as garden ornaments. A decorative bird feeder would make a great garden ornament. There are different things that can be done to make a decorative bird feeder. Simply using paint or stain can certainly add to a wooden bird feeder.

A decorative bird feeder, specifically one that is built like a house, can be designed to resemble the homeowner's actual house. Using miniature shutters, windows and various paint colors, a basic house bird feeder can quickly be transformed into a unique decorative bird feeder.

If using a bird feeder as a garden ornament it can be mounted on a pole. It's necessary to consider the squirrel or raccoon activity in the surrounding area before placing a decorative bird feeder anywhere in the garden. If there is a problem with either of these pesky critters, it's essential to mount the feeder in a high location away from any possible jumping points. The last thing you'll want is to spend time making a decorative bird feeder, only to be destroyed by a squirrel or raccoon.

If you are lucky enough to be sure that squirrels or raccoons will pose no threat to your bird feeder, you can easily put the feeder anywhere you like - in the garden, or hang it somewhere, like a gazebo, or in a big tree. You could even put it on your patio. The birds around are sure to love it, and you are sure to love having it around you as well.

If you are crafty and have a particular vision for your decorative bird feeder, perhaps it would be best if you built it yourself. Looking at pictures in gardening books and magazines should provide ideas and perhaps instructions for a bird feeder. No doubt while shopping for garden ornaments, either at the local gardening center or online, you'll find the perfect decorative bird feeder for your garden. - 16492

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