What is the one thing you would like to see more of in your garden? Birds!

But in today's modern neighborhoods birds are seen less of every day. The reason for this isn't really that there are fewer birds around it's more likely that they don't have a secure place to feed and build a home.

People need to add more birdhouses and wild bird feeders in their yards.

The only way you can attract more birds to your backyard and garden area is with a decorative bird feeder first and then a bird house. Hummingbirds are the most popular birds that most people want to supply food for. They do however require the proper sized hummingbird feeder.

One of the biggest problems you are going to have when you buy a birdfeeder is squirrels. You really do have to purchase a quality squirrel proof feeder. Here are a few designs that have worked well for me. I live beside a park and squirrels have always been a problem for me.

Fancy and decorative bird houses

There a three basic styles, post mounted, hanging and vertical mount which are usually attached to a tree. If squirrels are a problem you will probably want the hanging birdhouse.

These three styles of birdhouses can be viewed from this page. Get more details on decorative bird houses, great to use as a garden decoration.

Is a birdhouse enough to keep birds around

Having just a birdhouse is not usually enough to keep the birds in your yard. Water and food is very important if you want small birds to nest and come back every year.

Two bird feeders that have proven to be squirrel proof

These two defy squirrels in three ways! A hidden seed port deters greedy paws. Add a collapsible, cable controlled seed tray calibrated for up to five songbirds, cable is stainless steel so it won't rust.

And finally an innovative, nonstick, sliding seed port cover that locks out squirrels even if they figure out a way to hang on!

Know there are two items that you really should consider after you purchase a bird feeder. A decorative birdhouse and bird bath. I mean common who wants to live in an ugly house.

As I had mentioned earlier there are two other important items that go along with a bird feeder, whether you have the squirrel proof or a more decorative style. Last is one of the most decorative and one of the most useful in our garden decor section.

These come in two traditional styles the sundial birdbath which can be heated and the solar pedestal styled birdbath.

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These traditional bird baths are a graceful and tasteful addition to your yard while tempting birds to visit! Birds are natural predators of pesky, damaging insects. Some species eat more than their weight of insects every day!