Create a Wildlife Garden With a Birdbath
Attracting birds to your garden is a great idea. Not only are they beautiful, but they also keep pests and weeds at bay and make efficient flower pollinators.
One way to increase the bird traffic in your backyard is to install a bird feeder. Another is to add a birdbath so birds can access fresh water for bathing and drinking. Birdbaths attract several types of birds that might not visit traditional feeders but love a steady source of fresh water. At Lowe’s, we have a variety of birdbaths in such materials as glass, metal, plastic, concrete and more. Concrete birdbaths offer durability and sophistication while metal options are lightweight and easy to move around your garden or patio. We also stock hanging birdbaths, designed to keep other animals out of the water.
Want to make your garden even more inviting? Consider a birdbath fountain that offers the calming sound of bubbling water. We have several birdbaths with fountains in distinctive designs that’ll instantly enhance your outdoor space. To add a glow at night, check out the solar birdbath fountains we carry. They capture power from the sun during the day to illuminate your garden when it’s dark.
Whichever type of birdbath you choose, be sure to keep it in a shaded part of your garden so the water stays cool. Once you purchase a birdbath, remember not to overfill the birdbath bowl. Birds need space to perch so they can splash and preen. And be sure to clean the birdbath regularly or place it under a downspout so rainwater will clean it out.
