Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain: Add a Focal Point to your Garden

February 19, 2010 by David Battle  
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Create a great focal point as part of your garden with a beautiful and useful solar powered bird bath fountain. Not only do they add beauty to your yard or garden but they are functional as well. Birds will flock to your fountain throughout the year with the fresh water it supplies.

Solar bird baths are a great addition to any garden or yard giving birds a great source of fresh water all year long. solar birdbath fountains work by collecting energy from the sun with solar panels. This energy powers the pump that makes the fountain.

The great thing 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 well as long as you have enough direct sunlight. You might find a decrease in effectiveness if you place the fountain where it won’t get at least some hours of direct sunlight every 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.

The hardest decision when deciding on your solar birdbath is the style. These birdbaths come in every size and style imaginable from free standing two tiered fountains to small wall hanging units.

Style is another consideration. These birdbaths come in every style to match any garden decor. Copper birdbaths are quite popular at the moment. Some are make of resin which will last quite long without fading or cracking.

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’ll be happy with your decision to invest in a solar powered bird bath and so will your feathered friends.

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Choosing a Solar Powered Birdbath and Fountain

February 18, 2010 by David Battle  
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Solar bird bath fountains are beginning to be more and more common. The idea is that the fountain is powered from the sun using small solar energy panels. Solar powered fountains are a self contained unit, saving you from having to set up a fountain water system seperately. Some have a little trouble on overcast or cloudy days but it really depends on the model you choose.

Would you care to have wild birds in your yard all year long? If you do, you may consider a solar powered bird bath. Water is as crucial as food and shelter when attracting wild birds to your yard or garden. You will find that there are many solar powered bird baths on the market. Most of them blend a traditional bird bath with a fountain. The solar powered pump makes water run through the bird bath. Keeping the water moving not only attracts more wild birds it also prevents stagnation. Standing water may attract mosquitoes and other unwanted pests into your yard or garden.

There are various different types of solar bird baths on the market today. There are hundreds of designs and colors to choose from so you can complement any backyard or garden theme. You can choose your model to be free standing or even hanging. Creating a haven for your birds in winter weather is a snap.

Solar powered bird baths are convenient as they can be placed anywhere that they can collect sunlight and should keep the bird bath ice free in even the coldest weather. These baths work by solar power. The solar panel sits in the bottom of the bowl collecting the suns rays which will then produce the energy required to run your bird bath pump, which can be found in the base or reservoir.

Maintaining your solar bird baths is very simple. An inspection every few days to take the fallen leaves and trash from the bath. You can wipe off any bird droppings with a clean cloth plus some bird bath cleaner. You can also seed your heated bird baths with natural enzymes to help prevent grime and bacteria from building inside your bath.

An effective way to attract birds to your yard is providing them with a fresh supply of water. A solar powered bird bath is the way to go if you like to enjoy numerous species of birds. A solar bird bath will attract many more birds than a traditional one.

Your choice of design for your solar birdbath will be the hardest decision you have to make about your purchase. There are numerous different designs to select from. If your lawn is very small, a hanging style of bird bath can be preferable to a free standing model. You will not only have to choose between tree stump, rock ledges, ceramic pot styles, but also what material you would like best. Solar bird baths can be made from marble, ceramic, copper, and cement to name a few.

With solar birdbaths you have many more options in terms of placement. Being cord-free, you can place your bird bath on any flat area of your lawn. Your unit should be placed in direct sunlight for peak performance they don’t perform quite as well in shady areas.

A solar bird bath is a excellent addition to any lawn or garden adding both beauty and function. You will attract many beautiful birds to your yard all year round and you help the birds by providing fresh water for them in the harsh winter months so they don’t have to expend precious energy seeking it. Your feathered friends will thank you by rewarding you with their interesting presence year round.

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