Greenspace: Household products can fix outdoor pest problems Nov 3, 2009
Hummingbird feeders and birdbaths can be cleaned with equal parts of vinegar and water every week to keep them clean and disinfected. Make sure to rinse well with fresh water before refilling. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tips for planting and protecting your fall landscape (3) Oct 18, 2009
Mother Nature "naturalizes" cast stone and terra cotta garden accessories, but the harsh forces of winter can cause fine planters, birdbaths and statuary to crack and crumble ... For birdbaths and fountains, bring tops in for the winter. (Charles City Press, IO)
From beach rocks to stone art Aug 26, 2009
Back at his shop, McWilliams uses a water-jet cutting tool to shape the stones, which become birdbaths, benches, tabletops, freeform art, animal sculptures and more. Ketchikan resident Linda Abbott has a collection of McWilliams' work, and said she loves the pieces that decorate her North End garden. (Juneau Empire)
West Nile spraying to continue Aug 22, 2009
The agency is encouraging people to throw away water-holding containers that have accumulated on their property; pay attention to discarded tires, which can hold stagnant water; maintain drainage holes on gardening containers; clean clogged roof gutters; turn over plastic wading pools, wheelbarrows and birdbaths when not in use; aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish; clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used; and use landscaping to eliminate standing water that... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Yesterday, today and tomorrow Aug 20, 2009
Now they are birdbaths, flower holders, tables, etc. They have a new purpose and I love them. (Forest Republican, WI)
The home garden: spending more, enjoying it longer Aug 18, 2009
Birdbaths are another brisk seller. "Right now, people are enjoying staying at home," Bianco says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Neither bug nor fly, but they sure are pretty Aug 8, 2009
Birdbaths attract birds to your yard, and some birds eat mosquitoes. But empty and refill birdbaths every few days because "it takes a minimum of a week for the metamorphosis from egg to larva to pupa to winged adult," Mr. Mizejewski says. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Green Thumbs Up: Creating a garden for butterflies and hummingbirds Aug 5, 2009
A water source is also essential and may be provided by water gardens, birdbaths or practically any container that holds water. Add stones, small branches or gravel to create landing platforms and provide shallow water for these tiny creatures. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Yard accents can run gamut from pink plastic flamingoes to garden sculpture Aug 4, 2009
Subjects include people, animals, architectural pieces, benches, birdbaths, fountains, gazing balls, gnomes, bird feeders and wishing wells ... Moran says birdbaths are the most popular items at The Home Depot. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Greenspace: Keep an eye on houseplants - dont worry about the grass Aug 1, 2009
Birdbaths need fresh water and breed mosquitoes without cleaning. If you want to expand your growing season, plant peas, spinach and lettuce for fall picking. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
REGION: County develops faster, cheaper test for avian West Nile virus Jul 27, 2009
-- Stock ornamental ponds and birdbaths with free mosquito-eating fish from the county. -- Avoid outdoor activity, especially near water, at dawn and dusk. (North County Times)
Area braces for pests Jul 25, 2009
Goodson suggested emptying the water from any standing container, while Correa said birdbaths and ponds can also treated with a mosquito dunk that kills the larva in the water. The city only sprays for mosquitoes on request by sending a truck through their area and shooting an aerosol pesticide in the vicinity of the property, Goodson said. (Odessa American, TX)
A Country Garden in the City Jul 21, 2009
Cement birdbaths sit in the middle of a lawn and the trees are full of bird houses. References. (Suite101.com)
Use incentives to attract your favorite songbirds Jul 10, 2009
Immersion heaters keep birdbaths clear of ice in winter. -Fruit, jams and jellies. (The Augusta Chronicle)
July gardening tasks Jul 5, 2009
- Thwart bloodsucking, disease-carrying mosquitoes by flushing birdbaths and other standing bodies of water weekly to eliminate mosquito larvae. Float a Bti product such as Mosquito Dunks in bodies of standing water that can't be flushed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Keep bees at bay around household water May 12, 2009
-Birdbaths: Mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar per gallon of water to birdbaths. Same goes for dog water dishes and other forms of pet waterers. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Storm proofing can reduce damage Apr 3, 2009
"Gather up your birdbaths, birdfeeders, doghouses, garden art and children's play equipment. These things can become projectiles major issues once winds start hitting 100 miles an hour or more. Store them in the garage.". Anyone growing edible crops should harvest what they can, even if they aren't completely ripe. (The Augusta Chronicle)
SCHRADER: This lady is a 'Faivre-ite' of our feathered friends Feb 18, 2009
Looking out her sun room windows into the backyard, one can count no fewer than 11 birdfeeders, plus birdbaths and birdhouses scattered around the landscape. Joyce said when she left the farm, she had no idea there would be as many birds in the more populated environment of a subdivision, but she has counted some 20 varieties along her street. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Garden Superstars for Spring 2009 Feb 13, 2009
From window boxes to birdbaths, their accents will add an elegant touch inside or outside your home. Grow 'em Right. (Pekin Times, IL)
