Archive for February, 2010
Relaxing in the Garden
Your garden should be a place where you can relax and forget your stresses and worries. Here are a few ideas for sprucing up your garden and enhancing your relaxation experience. Fountains are great additions to a garden, adding both aural and kinesthetic appeal.
Bird feeders or bard baths will further increase the aural appeal of your garden, but ensure you don’t attract the kinds of birds that will eat your plants! A garden hammock will give you a comfortable place to recline and admire your garden. Remember, your garden is your space; don’t buy something because someone else likes it, buy it because you like it.
Tips on Bird Watching
Birds are amazing creatures and a delight to watch. It is no wonder there are so many people that enjoy bird watching. With their graceful aerodynamics, ability to defy gravity and their many species. Whether you bird watch from you backyard or travel to distance places to see rare species, bird watching can be enjoyed anywhere. Here are a few tips to make your bird watching experience more enjoyable.
~You will need a good camera or video camera
~For best bird watching you will need binoculars, and a spotting scope with tripod, a notepad
~Pick up a field guides for your area to help you identify the birds.
~Read about the birds habitats to help find them.
~Plant flowers or hang a bird feed to attract your favorite birds
Feed Flapping Friends Clean Food
Hummingbird lovers know that hummingbird feeders are notoriously hard to keep clean. Keeping feeders clean for our little winged friends is necessary to their health. Hummingbird feeders that are not regularly maintained will trap dirt and bacteria, and can do the little birds more harm than good.
The sugar solution kept inside the feeder should be replaced every 2 to 3 days. The inside of the feeder should also be cleaned at this time. Cleaning the inside of the feeder can be safely accomplished using a bleach solution consisting of ¼ cup of bleach to each gallon of water. A brush should be used to scrub the container and get to hard-to-reach places. A bottle brush will do the trick. After scrubbing, make sure to rise the inside and outside of the feeder with water. If your feeder remains stained soak it in bleach solution for a few hours.
