Setting up a birdbath is an easy and effective way to draw birds as well as other small animals into your backyard or garden. There are, however, some myths and misconceptions about birdbaths that you may have heard. Not only are they not true, but they can also lead to unsafe or unhealthy baths that can prove to be a dangerous environment to your feathered friends. So, in this blog, we have decided to dispel some of these misconceptions so that you can provide clean and safe water for the birds, and attract more of them in the process. Read on to find out what they are.

1. Not all birds use birdbaths

This is probably one of the most common birdbath misconceptions. The truth is that all birds need drinking water, and they also need water for bathing and preening. Birds that are not interested in the seeds you put out for them may still visit your backyard for the clean, fresh bath. Moreover, other garden-variety wildlife like squirrels and butterflied may also benefit from it.

2. Deeper baths are better

No, they are not. While it may seem like a deeper bath can hold more water and thus provide more water to the birds, it can actually be quite dangerous. Birdbaths should ideally be 1 to 3 inches deep.  If they are deeper than that, even the biggest birds may not be able to bathe properly. Moreover, it also increases the risk of drowning.

3. Cleaning a birdbath is a lot of work

Cleaning a birdbath is not as troublesome as you may have been led to believe. There are various cleaners and safe chemicals that can be added to the bath to keep it clean and hygienic. And when properly maintained and cleaned regularly, you don’t need to apply much elbow grease while cleaning. Most of our birdbaths have lock on tops that you can twist off and remove for cleaning.

So, if you have ever had these misconceptions hold you back from installing birdbaths in your backyard, now you can go ahead and get one. Browse through our online store to find birdbaths and other animal lovers’ decor for sale. In the Garden and More is your go-to destination to buy animal lovers decor products online. Continue reading

Fall is here and the birds are still active and probably still looking for food and water for bathing and drinking that your birdbath has provided them. But as winter approaches, your birdbath can be at risk of breakage if you live in a colder climate. We want to remind you that you should remove your birdbath top for winter before water freezes, as it may allow it to crack. The base does not collect water and can usually withstand the elements, depending just how cold it gets in your area. If you are not sure, please store them away for winter so they will remain beautiful and ready for use when spring comes. For you warm climate people, you can keep your birdbath out year round as a beautiful garden decoration for your birds without fear of breakage!

What we did with our broken birdbath… Many years ago, when these birdbaths first became available, we purchased one for ourselves, (we have the purple lavender one), and our birdbath top broke several years later but we continued to use the base, for 10 years, as a gazing globe holder and it was really unique and beautiful. The old style birdbath top (like ours) just rested on top of the base, making it easy for a racoon, cat, or squirrel to easily flip it off its base and break and that is exactly what happened to ours. Since we also sold gazing globes on our website, we added a stainless steel gazing globe on top that endured many winters, wind storms and more. And when the wind would blow it off the base, we would just pick it back up and place it back in place. A glass gazing globe will fit in the base hole and could work as well, but again, in colder climates they have the potential to break, so we don’t really want to suggest that, but, of course, you certainly can try one and see what happens. We have used glass globes here in North Carolina for the winter without breakage. As long as water does not collect and freeze it might be okay, but no guarantee.
After many years as a gazing globe holder, we wanted a birdbath back, so my husband decided to super glue a replacement top to the base…. thus for us, when winter arrives here in North Carolina, we will be bringing both pieces into our storage building. So, lawnmower, move over and make room for a birdbath set! I have to say it has been nice to have a whole birdbath again, even if we had to glue the base and top together.
As most of you know, we do sell replacement bases and tops so you don’t have to buy a whole new set if one piece gets compromised

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Hummingbird migration actually begins in August and September and many of us are starting to think about fall and no need to think about hummingbirds now. But, we would like to encourage you… don’t take down those feeders just yet! And, if you don’t have yours up right now, think about putting one up… they need our help. As hummingbirds begin their migration they are looking for nectar and you just might be the house they visit.

This is what we know… they are fueled by the nectar, hummingbirds double their weight as they prepare to fly hundreds or even thousands of miles. Males leave first, as early as mid-July. Females follow, and then the young who migrate for the first time all alone.

So all that to say … it’s not too late to view hummingbirds and let’s enjoy them while we still can.

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How To Create a Garden of Color, All Year Long, with Unique Statuary for You and Your Birds

Garden statuary has changed so much over the years and now you can create amazing yard art designs that include bird feeders that will enhance your outdoor space with color and functionality

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Bird houses are high on the list right now. As spring is approaching, bird houses are important for nesting areas for birds. Hot right now is our Cypress Wood Floating Duck House. It has been handcrafted here in the USA and it is a great piece to add to your pond or lake. You can check it out at: https://www.inthegardenandmore.com/products/cypress-wood-floating-duck-house Continue reading

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