Marypause50 ~10 years later still a blog about gardens, simplicity, friendships, gratitude, health,

Bird Bath Dripper

   Pictured below is a cute idea that was in an illustration in a garden magazine I had. How easy this was to do! All you need is a planter hook, a watering can with a wider mouth & a birdbath. Freeze some blocks of ice in containers small enough to accommodate the opening to your can. Position the can by the handle on the hook overhanging the birdbath. Pop the ice blocks out of the containers & place a few in the watering can. The slow melt of the large ice blocks will create a slow drip into the birdbath. It was a real conversation piece at a recent party here & the birds love moving water. It may attract a few species you’ve never seen in your backyard before! My watering can came from a garage sale & I spray painted it with leftover ‘Key Lime’ paint. The plant hook has been in my garage for years not being used. Total cost of water feature $1.00!


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