Garden Water Fountain

Last summer, a Houston couple by the name of Turner called us and asked us if we could design a landscape out of natural materials that would also reflect their passion for collecting abstract and contemporary art. They wanted a garden water fountain and colorful vegetation that also combined certain aspects of the irregular geometry [...]

Can you cause the death of a wild bird by providing bird-bath water in sub-freezing weather?

It occurs to me that nature prevents bird from covering themselves with water in sub-freezing temps, by making most available water solid and unusable.
If the bird use the bird-bath, will they fly away and slowly freeze their wings, etc. ???

Is there a way to get rid of mosquito larvae in running water?

Our fountain is a barn stone with a hole drilled through the middle. So the water goes up the middle then runs down the rock into an underground reservoir. We have larvae that has attached itself all over the stone. I know it is mosquito larvae because we took a couple off to see what [...]

This Winter, Provide Water For The Birds

Even the most novice bird watcher places a bird feeder out in
winter, what strikes me, is the number of experienced bird
watchers who do not provide water for the birds during winter.
The energy expanded looking for a fresh water source could be
better used for staying well and surviving the winter.
All wildlife needs water, Summer or Winter. [...]

Solar Power Water Range

There are several instances of technology of everyday use being decorative as well. Solar power lights, while efficient in the technological sense, have now found their way into being a décor element as well. The understanding is simple. Solar power lights have been incorporated into elements of décor to give a whole new dimension to [...]

How to Use Water to Attract Birds to Your Yard

One of the most effective and least expensive ways to attract wild birds to your yard is to make sure they have water for bathing and drinking. Lots of people who love watching birds, however, will put up feeders but neglect this simple method of attracting them. Water is important, and it’s frequently harder to [...]

Water – A Necessary Resource For Wild Birds All Year

Providing Water All Year
Have you ever noticed the glee that birds display as they spread their wings and splash in a bird bath?  They ARE truly happy, not only beacuse they have a source of drinking water, but also a place to clean their bodies and preen their wings.  So…winter, summer, spring and fall…providing a [...]

Why do I have Green Tree Frogs if there is no water source nearby?

I live on a large hill with no water nearby. The nearest are well over a half mile away. My yard has excellent drainage so there is no standing water, and I don’t have any fountains or bird baths or the like. I do however have a large garden that I water frequently, however there [...]

Flowing, Moving Water is Irresistible to Birds – Create a Bird Magnet in Your Yard

Providing fresh water is one of the most important aspects of attracting birds to your yard. Most bird species need water, not only to drink but to bathe in. If you provide flowing water you have the best avian magnet you [...]

How can we keep your bird bath from turning black from the water?

The areas where water runs down on our bird baths turns black and is very hard to clean. Is there something we can add into the water that will not harm birds?

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