Guide Note

A bird bath is a shallow container often set on a pedestal and filled with water to attract birds to drink and bathe. It is often decorative and can be used as a centerpiece for a garden.

Fast Facts

1. Price range: $10 to $300 and more
2. Change water often
3. Clean regularly
4. Usually the centerpiece of the garden
5. Often made of stone

To make cleaning easier choose a bird bath that you can pick up easily, or choose one with a removable basin. There are some with a drain; be sure to get this type if the bird bath or basin is too heavy for you to lift.

Empty the old water from the bird bath by dumping or draining and rinse with a hose. Scrub the basin with a brush or a scrubber to remove algae and debris. Scrub with bleach to kill off the algae and to remove any stains. Rinse thoroughly and fill with fresh water.

The more often you clean out your bird bath the easier the job will be.