Julie starts with ...
Not exactly a fruit tree problem, but I wondered if any of the smart people here could help.
I have always wanted a bird bath to attract birds, as they are such good insect eaters.I finally bought a beautiful ceramic bird bath in a pretty shade of turquoise blue. Not a single bird visited it. I found out that birds don't like blue!
Has anyone any ideas about how to change the colour - just the inside of the bowl? I thought of painting it, but their feet and claws would probably scratch it off. Help please!
Not exactly a fruit tree problem, but I wondered if any of the smart people here could help.
I have always wanted a bird bath to attract birds, as they are such good insect eaters.I finally bought a beautiful ceramic bird bath in a pretty shade of turquoise blue. Not a single bird visited it. I found out that birds don't like blue!
Has anyone any ideas about how to change the colour - just the inside of the bowl? I thought of painting it, but their feet and claws would probably scratch it off. Help please!
Julie
Roleystone WA
18th November 2009 5:35pm
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Perth
18th November 2009 6:01pm
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Julie
Roleystone WA
18th November 2009 9:32pm
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Mt. Gambier S.A.
19th November 2009 11:32am
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Diana says...
Hi,
Will paint (even pond paint) leach into the water for a while (similar to ponds newly made of concrete, which can't get fish put in them for ages). Birds won't like that. What about trying out something like a piece of black pond liner, or another bowl of a different colour on the bird bath, and see if that helps before you decide to paint?
Diana.
Hi,
Will paint (even pond paint) leach into the water for a while (similar to ponds newly made of concrete, which can't get fish put in them for ages). Birds won't like that. What about trying out something like a piece of black pond liner, or another bowl of a different colour on the bird bath, and see if that helps before you decide to paint?
Diana.
Diana
Brisbane
19th November 2009 12:45pm
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Julie says...
Good idea Diana. I might try a piece of heavy duty black plastic first. That would easily be replaced if it gets scratched.
Though it is quite tough - I covered an old plastic garden table with builder's plastic, to use as a potting bench. It has survived an awful lot of work overthe years.
Good idea Diana. I might try a piece of heavy duty black plastic first. That would easily be replaced if it gets scratched.
Though it is quite tough - I covered an old plastic garden table with builder's plastic, to use as a potting bench. It has survived an awful lot of work overthe years.
Julie
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19th November 2009 3:19pm
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