Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Copper Piece Keeps Bird Bath Clean



Somewhere, I read that putting a piece of copper  piping inside a bird bath would help keep the water clean.

 It sounded a little weird  but that didn't deter me from giving it a shot.

Hubs has everything imaginable in his storage room and, when a piece of copper piping was requested, he produced it.



 I put it into the bird bath and voila!  It really does help
keep the water clean.  

 There is no longer any green scum of any kind  inside the birdbath.

Now the little feathered friends have sparkling clean water !  How cool is that?

The three layers of the fountain got some copper piping pieces, too! 


DO YOU SEE BIRDS AT A  BACKYARD BIRDBATH?
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14 comments:

  1. diane.stetsonAugust 28, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    I don't have a bird bath but I do see a lot of birds in my backyard. Good idea with the copper piping...

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  2. NellieAugust 28, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    What a super idea! No, we have no birdbath here. We seem to have a lot of crows in our yard this season, though.

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  3. Ruth KellyAugust 28, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Your first photo is absolutely spectacular. You should enter the group of Weekend Reflections because that is perfect for it.

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  4. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 28, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    What a great tip for keeping the water clean in a birdbath!!

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  5. DeboraAugust 28, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Who knew??? My birdbath was so scummy and attracting wasps that I,got disgusted and turned it into a planter. Drilled holes in the bottom for drainage and filled it with succulents. Now that I've learned your copper trick, I regret having done that. Both of your water features are just lovely! Doesn't water add so much to a garden?

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  6. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Hello from Spain: I like your pics. Good idea with the copper piping. Keep in touch

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  7. KathyAugust 28, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    I'm going to find something to put in my birdbath - what a wonderful idea! Jane - the transformation to these chairs is marvelous - such a wonderful, easy change! Love the new fabric and the table is fantastic! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  8. Chatty CroneAugust 28, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    I had a birth bath once but didn't know about placing a piece of copper in it - wish I knew then what I know now. sandie

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  9. MerlesworldAugust 28, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    I have 4 birdbaths well two are on the ground and the cats drink out of them, I do change the water pretty often but will try the copper idea for the two off the ground as they often get green slime in them.
    Merle.. ...........

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  10. janice15August 28, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Very interesting you just never know.. Glad it worked out.. Have a great evening with love Janice

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  11. Red Rose AlleyAugust 28, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    How interesting, Susan. I've never heard of this before. Your bird baths are lovely.

    ~Sheri

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  12. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 28, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    What a great tip. I'll have to try that. xo Laura

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  13. DebbieAugust 28, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    I love our bird bath and bird feeder in our back yard. I am happy to say that our backyard is the busiest in the neighborhood. Birds coming, going. I absolutely love it!! Thanks for the copper idea :)

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  14. DeeAugust 30, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    What a great idea to share with us....:)

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