What Type of Bird Bath Attracts the Most Birds?

By Nick

Mar

11

Types of Bird Baths

Bird baths are a great way to attract birds to your yard or garden, and bird baths come in many styles, shapes, and sizes. It should be easy to find a bird bath to complement your garden or yard. There are three basic designs of bird baths: pedestal, dish, and heated.

Pedestal bird baths have a sloped dish that sits about 24 inches above the ground on a post-style pedestal. A dish bird bath can be made from a saucer or shallow bowl. These items can be placed on the ground or a patio table or may be hung from deck railings. If you live in a cold climate you may want to consider a heated bird bath.

Year round water supplies are essential to birds in colder climates, and a heated bird bath can be an excellent water source during colder months.

Things to Consider

Before purchasing a bird bath or solar birdbaths water fountain, there are several things you will want to consider. These factors will help you find the bird bath that is right for you and that will attract the most birds.

Placement

It will be important to place your bird bath in an area that gets shade in the afternoon. By doing so, the water in the bird bath will not evaporate as quickly and will be cool and fresh. Bird baths should be placed in close proximity to plants or shrubs so that the birds will have a place to dry off and preen. If the bird bath cannot be placed near plants or shrubs, the bird bath can be placed on the ground.

Maintenance

Cleaning the bird bath on a regular basis is essential. Fresh, clean water will attract more birds. The water in the bird bath should be emptied and refilled every couple of days. Cleaning the bird bath on a regular basis will help keep the water clear of food particles and droppings.

Movement

While still water bird baths can attract birds, bird baths that have water movement will definitely attract more birds. Moving water appeals to birds both visually and audibly. Moving or flowing water will not only attract more birds, but it will also stay cleaner and will be less likely to harbor harmful bacteria. Jiggling accessories can be added to standing bird baths to provide water movement or a dripping hose can be added to a dish bird bath.

About the Author

Emma Spivey writes for solarwaterfountains.org , her personal hobby blog focused on tips to design an eco-friendly garden to protect wild fauna (mostly birds).

 

The Classy Look of Indoor Wall Fountains

By Nick

Mar

5

The beauty of indoor wall fountains cannot be debated. Wall fountains are featured in many homes and offices across the country.

There is an exciting selection of indoor wall fountains that can be purchased by anyone, on any budget. Because water fountains are now so soothing and relaxing there are becoming the most popular home decoration in the country. It is not a hard thing to figure out why, because traditional ornaments and decorations are so static. On the contrary, a great indoor fountain is dynamic and it is constantly changing its appearance. Every time a new wave of water cascades down a fountain surface, the dynamic interplay of light and shadow on the water’s reflective surface gives the water feature an all-new character. Your fountain’s appearance is constantly changing, constantly surprising, and always stunning.

Indoor waterfall fountains don’t just improve personal health (Negative ions are produced by indoor waterfall fountains, and they act as microscopic air purifiers)  they improve the environment too. The misplaced water molecules that are produced by the cascading waterfall also serve to control and moderate indoor temperature by slightly increasing a room’s humidity. With a wall fountain, you will surely enjoy warmer winters and more comfortable, less dry and irritating summers.

You can further improve your mental and physical wellbeing with the sound of flowing water. Used as a backdrop to other relaxation exercises such as yoga, massage, meditation, or even painting, the sound of rushing water will help remove the “clutter” in your mind as you instead focus on the mesmerizing acoustic majesty of a softly flowing waterfall. The sound of falling water is considered a white noise, or a noise composed of multiple frequencies that drown out competing and often irritating sounds.

When the time comes to choose your very own fountain, remember to consider size, material, and ideal location. As far as location is concerned you have many water fountains that are rated for use indoors and outdoors,  are you looking to create a more soothing environment in your garden or patio setting or are you looking to upgrade the style and ambiance of your home? No matter your goal, rest assured there is the perfect indoor fountain out there for you.

Backyard Decorating Strategies: Start With a Firepit and a Water Fountain

By Nick

Mar

5

These days decorating your yard is a relaxing way to enjoy your outdoors.  In case you have a backyard that is rarely in use, and you wish to maintain it on a regular basis, yard decorating idea will be the best option. This place provides your home an innovative look and a lavish space where your family and you can spend leisure time together. You need to plan it considering its space and likewise your interest and budget. A perfect decoration for many yards is a fire pit and water fountains.

A fire pit can be a good comforting and relaxing addition to your yard almost year around. It is possible to either use wood as fuel or can go for natural gas.  Firepits are easily moveable or can be a permanent addition to your yard. You can select various shapes suitable for your requirement. It can be used for warming and in addition to provide you with a dish of fresh barbecues!

 

An outdoor water fountain can be a gather place for you and your feathered friends (birds). Relaxing next to your water fountain, hearing the soothing sounds of water you will think your backyard is the best place to be. Your selection of outdoor water fountains is endless. Solar water fountain and bird baths are very popular green ideas for you to consider.

 Many people like to add a hammock to enjoy there firepits and water fountains.

One lasy item to add to your outdoor living a fire pots. Light up the yard, chase those bugs away and enjoy the sounds of crackles from the fire.

Decorate your backyard with low maintenance products like fire pits, water fountains  and hammocks and enjoy yourself.

Outdoor Water Fountains Add Beauty to Your Yard

By Nick

Mar

5

Want to add some elegance to your yard without having to plant and maintain flowers, plants, tress, etc?. What you can do to add some beauty to a lackluster yard or even an already beautiful yard is to add an outdoor fountain.

There are many different styles of outdoor water fountains that you can get. There are garden wall fountains, tiered water fountains, solar powered water fountains, pond fountains, stone water fountains and light weight outdoor water fountains. Fountains can have lights, be solar, and all kinds of other fancy forms. What will help you decide is what you have in your yard, the room you have, and your budget.

If you happen to already have pond of some kind, large or small then you might want to get a floating fountain for the pond. These fountains often are use submersible pumps to move the water up and out of the pond. These kinds of fountains can be large pond fountains or a small Floating Lily Solar Pond Fountain so they are good for the environment. They are also good for your pond. If you have fish like Koi in your pond it gives the fish oxygen. The falling water also helps to keep the water from being still so that algae will not grow well in your pond. If you have water plants the air from the pump will be beneficial.

Garden wall fountains are great water fountains to hang on your patio wall. Garden fountains are light weight and easy to install.

Outdoor tiered water fountains come in many sizes, shapes and cost. They are stunning for your yard.

Solar water fountains are powered by the sun and easy to move around your yard. No electrical outlets needed so very mobile.

Stone outdoor water fountains are very sturdy and are some of the most amazing water feature for your yard.

The lightweight outdoor water fountains are wonderful and easy to move as needed. These are some of the most popular fountains for your yard

Whatever outdoor  fountain type you choose they will be a great addition to your yard

Solar Bird Bath Water Fountain: Add Beauty to Your Backyard

By Nick

Mar

5

Make a heaven of relaxation within your garden with a soothing and functional solar powered bird bath fountain. Not only will it be a focal point to your yard or garden but they are functional as well. Birds will flock to your fountain all year long with the fresh water it provides.

Solar powered bird baths are not only pleasing to your eyes and eyes they are a great addition to any garden or yard giving birds a great source of fresh water all year long. Solar birdbath water fountains work by collecting energy from the sun with solar panels. This energy powers the pump that makes the water recycle around.

One of the neat things about solar powered fountains is the ability to place it any place in your yard. You won’t need to worry about wiring or running electricity to your fountain. No more worrying about running over extension cords with the lawn mower either.

These fountains work perfect in direct sunlight. You will find a decrease in effectiveness if there is a cloudy day. The best thing is they are easily portable so you can try out different areas of your yard to find the most effective spot for your birdbath.

New for this year is solar on demand fountains. These solar fountains store solar energy so the pump will work on cloudy days and at night. Here are a few solar on demand water fountains: Athena Solar-on-Demand Birdbath, Solar on Demand Milano Lion’s Head Estate Fountain and Solar-On-Demand Buddha Fountain.

Solar powered birdbaths come in many different shapes, colors and size. You will find one perfect for your yard.

Style is another consideration. These birdbaths come in every style to match any garden decor.  Terracotta Cascade Solar Fountain birdbaths are quite popular at the moment.

Regardless of the style or type of birdbath you choose it will be a great addition to your backyard, garden or patio, adding both function and beauty. You will be happy with your decision to invest in a solar water fountain and so will your feathered friends.

Pond fountains: An eye-catching feature that adds a great deal of beauty to your pond.

By Nick

Mar

4

A pond fountain is an elegant and eye-catching feature that adds a great deal of character to the pond. These water fountains are surprisingly easy to install. One can easily accomplish the task in a few hours and the procedure is simple enough that one can express their creativity quite easily provided they have even the most basic skills with tools. Outdoor water fountains are a great way to enjoy your outdoors.

These low maintenance, dependable pond or lake fountains offer many options.  They are perfect for large ponds, lakes and commercial uses.  A pond aeration fountain can also significantly reduce algae growth in your pond offering a much more environmentally friendly area for you to enjoy.  You will want to find a cozy spot and watch for hours.

These pond and lake fountains come complete with everything you need to get your aerating pond fountain running.  Most of them offer some beautiful optional lighting options to accent your aerating fountain.

A garden pond fountain can be either the central feature of a pond or merely an enhancement. Remember that a more powerful pump will be required for pond fountains which are larger and taller. If one wants a particularly large fountain, make certain to calculate the water flow required for the best aesthetic effect and to purchase a pump adequate to the task.

Some garden pond fountains have provisions for lights. If not, the lighting used on the pond at large can be refocused to emphasize the fountain. Lighting the actual flow of water that the fountain emits is a very popular way to make the feature stand out. Floating fountains have their own particular appeal. To make these devices stand out, choose a fountain that goes along with the look of the pond as a whole. Frogs, alligators and other water-dwelling creatures are very popular choices. Flowers are another popular area of design for floating pond fountains.

When installed correctly, the pond fountain provides a useful service to the pond: It aerates the water. This makes certain that the fish have enough oxygen to breathe and that the pond is a healthy environment. Along with a waterfall, a fountain can make a pond something truly beautiful. The ease of construction and installation make them all the more attractive. Make certain that proper attention is given to the installation of any wiring that extends from the house mains. There is generally tubing provided in pond fountain kits which provides another layer of insulation and, thus, safety for the extension cords used.

Top Five Questions to Insure You Got the Right Outdoor Water Fountain For Your Home or Business.

By Nick

Mar

4

Looking for a something to beautify your homes and work but is not costly yet with satisfying performance? Then an outdoor water fountain is your best option. As an alternative for costly renovation and redecoration, merely install a fountain that can modify and transform the appearance of your home and business greatly. Even for  shady corners in the yard or terrace that you wishes to let some light in, an outdoor fountain is in every respect recommended. The top five questions to take into account about outdoor water fountains are discussed below.

Double Obtuse with Ball

Double Obtuse with Ball

Size

The fountain should be in proportion to the size of the yard or lawn. A small fountain in a large yard can make it come into view overcrowded. Likewise, a large fountain in a small lawn would just look out of place. For a very little porch, you can add an outdoor wall fountain in a corner.

Location

Outdoor fountains face one problem that indoor fountains do not face – sinking. Soft earth can be basis for a heavy fountain to be submerged into the ground. Depending on the size you make want to make a concrete pad for the fountain to sit on.  To keep away from this dilemma, ensure that the fountain is placed on solid ground. Preferably, a large fountain should be placed in the center of the plot for the greatest effect.

Design

The fountain should match or go well with its surroundings. Nowadays, fountains are in a range of styles and designs in the market. Do you want light on the fountain? Can you use a yard light to shine and feature your fountain? Stone fountains can stand any weather condition; wind, storm, rain, snow, and harsh sun in a better way. On the other hand, these fountains are costly and heavy.  Fiberglass, acrylic and metal fountains are weather proof and rather an inexpensive choice for the outdoors.

Price

Fountains come in a range of prices. The more complicated and intricate ones are expensive. Smaller fountains built on contemporary, modest lines are cheaper.  An outdoor garden wall fountain costs $145, and floor fountains cost more depending on size and design. You can also reflect on terracotta fountains for your porch or lawn, as the expenditure is less than stone fountains.

Power Source

All of the larger outdoor fountains are powered by electric. Do you have an electric source near by? Or do you prefer to have a smaller solar water fountain powered by the sun light? The Terracotta  Solar Cascade Fountain is one of the most popular. If you use electric you may want to have a wireless outdoor remote control to turn your fountain pump on/off.  Some solar fountains come with an AC adaptor so you make plug the fountain into an electrical outlet others like the Athena Solar-on-Demand Birdbath stores power and works at night and cloudy days.

Terracotta Cascade

Terracotta Cascade

Consider these options when selecting your outdoor water feature and you will make the right choice.

Indoor Water Fountains: For Home and Business

By Nick

Mar

4

Indoor water fountains are one of the most soothing and relaxing decorations for your home and in an office environment. In the office they are not only calming but it takes away a lot of the stress of an office. Some garden water fountains can also be installed outdoors on your garden patio.

Corinthian Wall Fountain

Corinthian Wall Fountain

You can place an indoor water fountain just about anywhere in a room; on a tabletop free standing on the floor, or on a wall. Many people place water fountains in entry ways to your home, living room, den, patio and bedroom.

Many businesses place indoor water fountains in reception areas, high end spa salons, and  lobbies. The indoor water fountain you see in public are generally larger then the ones you will see in homes.  They are small enough to place in our homes and smaller office spaces. Imagine how an indoor water fountain can set the mood for an office worker or a homeowner coming home from a stressful day on the job. Water fountains are affordable for the homeowner to purchase and enjoy at a small cost.

The water fountain can fit in with any furniture style and decoration you have in your home or office. The designs are numerous but they come in only three basic models – the table top water fountain, floor water fountain and indoor wall fountains. All these fountains are constructed with a reservoir that contains the water in the base of the fountain; a fountain head, where the water starts to cascade down; and the pump which constantly sends the water from inside the reservoir below to the fountain head above. These features will probably never change.  

The table top indoor water fountain is usually small in stature and will fit easily on a desk or an table.  The surface area of these fountains is generally the size of a dinner place and the height can vary. These fountains will work wonders in a small room but are typically too small for a large room.

Mini Moon Shadow

Mini Moon Shadow

The indoor floor water fountain is characteristically more vertical than they are horizontal and can be a more costly water feature than a small tabletop water fountain. They can be the main focal point of a large room or welcoming site in a large entry or foyer. There is also available a smaller version of a floor water fountain that can be placed up against a wall but not attached to it; this fountain would be ideal for a smaller entry or room.

Bamboo Etched Gardenfall Waterfall

Bamboo Etched Gardenfall Waterfall

The indoor wall water fountain can add a touch of class because they are generally the main focal point of a room. You do not need a large room for an indoor wall water fountain; they do not take up much room except for wall space.

Deep Creek Falls Wall Fountain

Deep Creek Falls Wall Fountain

Because a water fountain can trigger something in all five of our senses, they are an ideal home decoration. We have the visual sight of a beautiful fountain, the hearing or sound of water trickling, the smell of fresh air brought on by the water, and the touching of water. If you put all four of these senses together you can come up with the fifth sense of taste, you can almost taste the water. Indoor water fountains create a tranquil, serene feeling that can overcome anyone around them.

Personalize Your Wall Fountain with Your Business Logo and Name

By Nick

Mar

4

One of the classiest ways to project your business image is from a personalized wall fountain with your business and logo on the fountain.  Water fountains would definitely enhance the environment of your office too. Any indoor space with a water fountain will surely be conducive for relaxation and would definitely impress guests and clients.

Indoor wall fountains come in many shapes and sizes. If your indoor space is limited however, you can always opt for custom fountains that could be hung to a wall.

Many water fountains and custom fountains are made of copper. Stainless steel or acrylic frame with the water fall face made of slate, glass, mirror, marble or acrylic. Whatever your design may be, they are surely to provide serenity and class to your indoor space.