Using Glass Bird Feeders

If you have decided that you want to put a feeder for the birds into your garden you may feel that you want something different than the standard types. Anyone can have a tube feeder or the more common platform bird feeders. Perhaps you are looking instead for a glass bird feeder. These are a more elegant, and often more expensive, type of feeder. Still, it may be your preference to have something a little different, a little more stylish that makes a statement instead of just a bird feeder sitting in your garden. They are also good to have because they tend to last longer than other feeders, are less likely to disintegrate with the elements and will not rot.

The only thing is if you choose one of these their care is a little more complicated than that of the other kinds of feeders. Glass bird feeders need to be cleaned more often since the bird mess will cloud it quickly. Therefore they must be taken down every few days and washed. The best way to do this is to only put in enough food to last a few days. Then when it is emptied clean it. Some people suggest having a second feeder so that you can always have one hanging up. Cleaning one of these feeders should be done with good strong bleach. If that is what you use you need to be certain you rinse it extremely well so that there is nothing in the feeder that could make the birds ill. The smell may also be strong enough to cause the birds to steer clear. It is therefore recommended that you let the feeder air for a couple of days before putting it back into use. This may seem extreme but if you want to use bird feeders made of glass these are the steps you need to take.

One other benefit of glass bird feeders is that they seem to attract more birds than many of the other kinds. Perhaps it is being able to see the other birds so clearly when they are feeding or maybe because these are often colorful. But, whatever it is if you hang one of these in your garden you will get to enjoy bird watching out your window.

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Yang Homes in New Estates - Harmonious Chi Gardening

Driving around through suburbia to see how the other half lives (more likely the other half per cent), one need go no further than cross the bridge onto Sovereign Islands Estate, Gold Coast, Queensland in Australia. Homes start here about $2ml and go up to about $10-15ml. Owners from a diversity of backgrounds and not all older retirees. Many quite young and still active in their professions.

Yet a trend on the new releases of the Estate is emerging. Home construction and landscaping has definitely turned towards the insular, dominant in-your-face structures and very Yang. Represented by huge overpowering angled structures of rendered concrete block and glass. Homes walled from the street and gated and landscaping resembling that of a dry desert climate (Yucca, Cordyline, Flax, Dracaenas and Ponytail Cycad to name some common plants in use). Gardens set amongst pebble, stone and pavers. No doubt relating to water restrictions and salt laden winds, but different in appeal to older more established residences on the Island where tropical gardens and palms abound.

Yet behind these walled gates internal gardens are more personal with use of topiary, figurines, clipped hedging and water features. Liriope and Buxus hedging bordering pathways. Formal and still dominantly Yang. I'm observing a deliberately Yang exterior camouflaging a Yin interior and personal domains. The owner wanting to lock out the outside world at their entry.

Many of these gardens are designed and constructed by professional landscapers modeling their personal style and choice of plant material. The gardens are them and not their owners and appear to bolt themselves onto the exterior of the house.

Yet these same gardens possess good Chi enhancement qualities. For example, they are healthy, not cluttered, offer diversity in shapes and colours, many follow curved lines, symbolism and water is present. They lock out external influences (the Sha Chi) and all homes back onto fresh flowing water.

I'm not trying to degrade these gardens. Some represent the best landscape practice on offer. Yet some present themselves as impersonal and is that a Yang trait?

Could harmony be instilled into surroundings where the owner chooses not to be? I say no. Maybe temporarily and that depends on the interest and connectiveness of the person maintaining it. I would advise the owner to find time and stamp something of themselves in their garden.  Get a pet dog.  For the birds, plant some flowering shrubs or an Australian native. Taking time out to visit a garden centre and share the coffee and scones with a plant or two to take home and finding somewhere to put it. Buy a shovel, watering can or a bag of mulch. You know, leave the kids playing ball in there somewhere.

Unfortunately these Yang styled gardens tend to remain picture perfect gardens and symbolise wealth, place and authority over their surroundings. The gardens are deliberately non personal, hopefully because of time constraints and not because the owners don't want any part of their inner personality seen for public display!

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How to Use Platform Bird Feeders

Amongst the many types of bird feeders that you can choose the most common, and easiest to make, are the platform bird feeders. This type of feeder has a flat tray like base with short sides that are only tall enough to keep the bird food from falling out. It should also have a roof to it to keep the food dry in case of rain or snow. It also needs to have some holes for drainage in case it does get wet. You do not want puddles to appear in the seed you are feeding to the birds. One way to avoid this is to use a wire screen bottom instead of having to put holes in a wooden or metal base. This takes care of any water problem.

If you are trying to attract a lot of birds then the placement of these feeders is very important. You will have more luck if they are not out in the open with no cover. The kinds of birds that will be attracted to platform bird feeders will be happier if the feeders are in a more secluded spot. Putting them in amongst the bushes, trees and shrubs will be much smarter. Evergreens are a good choice to offer this security as they are also great for protection from windy weather. But, despite the need to put the bird feeders in an area with lots of trees for protection, they cannot be too close or the birds could become easy prey for cats. As well, the bird food might become a treat for animals like squirrels that can jump from the trees to the feeders. Therefore, you should try to put them in a treed area but at least ten to twelve feet away from the trees themselves. Remember, this type of bird feeder is more likely to attract other creatures since there are no sides to protect the seeds or other foods against squirrels, chipmunks or other rodents.

Having a platform bird feeder can prove to be a very rewarding experience as you watch your feathered visitors take a break when they stop in for a meal. They attract more variety of birds than the other types of feeders so depending on where you live you may see jays, doves, blackbirds, finches, sparrows to name only a few.

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Why You Need a Hummingbird Feeder--Part 1

Just a couple of minutes of unedited video of one of the feeders on my porch. It's very relaxing to come home from work, grab a beer, and watch the aerial acrobatics. I shot this standing on the porch about 3 feet from the feeder.

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