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Ornamental bird drinker amidst a flowery carpet of honeydew

This post talks about a unique bird drinker made from ornamental materials, surrounded by a lush garden of honeydew. The flowery carpet of honeydew adds an element of beauty and tranquility to the garden, while providing the necessary nutrition for the birds. The ornamental bird drinker is an ideal choice for any garden, with its convenient design and effortless maintenance. Not only does it offer a beautiful aesthetic to your garden, but it also contributes to the health of your birds, due to its reliable source of water.
Flowerbed with bird drinker

Layout plan

  1. Tuberous cottonwood (or yarrow “Anthea”);
  2. New England aster “Purple Dome” (or New England aster “Red Star”);
  3. Buddleia Davida;
  4. Echinacea purpurea ‘Bright Star’ (or phlox melodicum ‘Eva Cullum’;
  5. Liatris spikelets “Floristan Violet”;
  6. Monarda doublet;
  7. Goldsturm brilliant rudbeckia (or Sunray large-flowered coreopsis);
  8. Feather-weedle “Matrona” (or iris “Bandury Ruffles”);
  9. Golde Fleece (or scabiosa “Butterfly”);
  10. Blue fescue ‘Elijah Blue’ (or multiflowered milkweed);
  11. Sea lobularia;
  12. Parsley curly;
  13. Zinnia exquisite.

This flowering plant with an elegant bird drinker is designed for an open, sunny spot.

Flowerbed with bird drinker

Plants used

  1. Cultured Delphinium (cultivars) – Delphinium x cultorum;
  2. Astilbe arendsii – Aslilbe x arendsii;
  3. Przewalski’s bouzulnik – Ligularia przewalskii;
  4. Luzula pilosa;
  5. Plantain hosta – Hosta plantaginea;
  6. Hosta lancifolia (varieties) – Hosta lancifolia.
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Comments: 2
  1. admins

    What is the significance or purpose behind placing an ornamental bird drinker amidst a flowery carpet of honeydew? Is it purely decorative or does it serve a functional role in attracting a specific kind of bird or insect?

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    1. Leo Hughes

      Placing an ornamental bird drinker amidst a flowery carpet of honeydew serves both decorative and functional purposes. While it adds a visually appealing element to the surroundings, it also serves as a water source for birds, particularly during hot and dry weather. The honeydew, emitted by certain insects like aphids, can attract specific kinds of birds or insects that feed on them. This creates a natural ecosystem where birds obtain water and insects find a food source. Overall, the combination serves both aesthetic and ecological roles by attracting and supporting bird and insect life.

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