Gardens are integral part of our homes. Whether they are small or big, each homemaker takes great pride in having a beautiful looking garden. There are many ornaments you can add to your garden – many are big sized – like a pergola, water fountain, water pond or bird cages etc. Birdbath is a small-size garden attraction you can add instantly without much construction cost or work.
What are bird baths? These are small stands with a basin or a small moat for holding water so the birds can have a dip or a drink any time they like. They can be built on site by a mason within a day – not too great time or resource consuming. Otherwise you can get it as prefabricated birdbaths – which are shipped home but which may need some assembling before installation.
There are many types of birdbaths – made of concrete or made of stone – there are some of ceramic also available and a number of designs and sizes are available to suit your requirement. Bird baths add great charm and character to your garden. Even if you do not have a big size garden, you can always accommodate a bird bath as it does not take up too much space.
It is a pleasure to see the number of birds that frequent the bird bath once they get used to it. Children just love to see the colorful birds splash in the water and cool themselves on a hot day. You need to keep the water fresh and change it frequently so there is no debris or dust. Keep the bird bath in a secluded area so the birds are not startled by humans or traffic sounds.
Traditionally there will be cherubs, mermaids, or other such figurines holding up the basin where the water gets stored. But there are other patterns like flowers, branches with leaves wherein birds are depicted. Mostly the stone ones and concrete ones are preferred to be put in the garden as they can put up with the 24/7 exposure to elements.
Here are some beautiful looking birdbaths from Tor Stone. Look at the different patterns of figurines that adorn the birdbaths. How innovatively different the hand pattern or the shell pattern birdbath looks? How beautiful is the one with ship and sun dial?
I am sure you would enjoy having one at your home?
Shell like Birdbath
Ornamental Boat in Basin
Music Playing Cherub Birdbath 
Mermaid Carrying a Birdbath
Hand Shaped Birdbath
Cherubs Holding up Birdbath
Branched Out Birdbath
Boy Carrying a Birdbath
Birdbath with a Flute Player
