When is a birdbath not a birdbath?

When it's a plant pedestal instead!


Several years ago my husband bought this beautiful little birdbath for me at a somewhat pricey little gift shop. Unfortunately, the basin section rusted pretty badly within the first year so I didn't feel safe having the birds drink from it. But what a beautiful pedestal it made for last year's petunias! (This is a great way to use hanging plants with the hooks removed... Instant gratification because they are so big right from the start!) This year I have it out in front of the house with another big hanging plant sitting on top... I'll have to be sure to get a picture soon...


Last summer I found this cute little birdbath for just a few dollars (that's why I love junktique shops!)... It wasn't anything special - just white plastic - but it served its purpose and the birdies definitely appreciated the fresh water during those hot summer days...


I started filling my birdbaths on a regular basis a month or so ago, and was quite disappointed to find that my (cheap) little birdbath didn't survive the bitter New England winter. The center had cracked and it no longer held water...


Just as well though... I had been trying to figure out what table or planter to use for this beautiful verbena, and the cracked birdbath was the perfect solution! I don't think the birds will mind. I must have at least 7 or 8 little birdbaths throughout the yard for their drinking and bathing pleasure!!

Donna