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- Q.Bird Bath Fix - Our bird bath has a slow leak. What can we use to stop the leak that will not harm the ...
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- Q.Spraying Neem Oil On Plants - Will spraying neem oil on a bush, vine or tree hurt or repel nesting birds?
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tandereed on
June 16, 2012Q.Bird Bath fix
Our bird bath has a slow leak. What can we use to stop the leak that will not harm the birds?
- Answered by
roseman on
June 17, 2012A.I had a slow leak in mine too. I dried out the birdbath for a couple days and then wiped it out real good. I bought a caulking size tube of GE Silicone clear caulking and with my caulking gun squirted a bunch out into the birdbath bowl. Using rubber gloves on my hand I smoothed the caulking out so I got a nice layer all around the bowl and made sure it ran all the way up the sides to the waters edge. I let that dry for a couple days in the sun.Once dry it forms a rubbery layer and has not harmed any birds or squirrels that also drink from the birdbaths we have.
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- Asked by
timr on
August 6, 2012Q.Hummingbird Garden
We just moved and our new house has a large patio and I want to design a small garden around it to attact hummingbirds. I know it's to late for this year, but are there any plants that I can plant now so the garden will be ready for next year? Tim r
Answered by
Nikki on
August 6, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/attracting-hummingbirds.htm
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Anonymous on
April 11, 2014Q.Spraying Neem Oil on Plants
Will spraying neem oil on a bush, vine or tree hurt or repel nesting birds?
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 30, -0001
Certified ExpertA.Neem oil is perfectly safe for people, animals (and birds), as well as most beneficial insects. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Janet R Green on
June 14, 2015
Midwest/Northshore/EvanstonILQ.coconut fiber planters
We have coconut fiber planters on our balcony; the birds have picked them apart. Is there something we can do to prevent this? This is the second year we have used the same planters. They stayed in place over the winter. Since we re-planted them in early spring (mid-April) with pansies, they are deteriorating by the week because of the birds. We would like to replace the pansies with geraniums for the summer, but wonder if we can continue to use them in their weakened condition.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 15, 2015A.Birds are always searching for material to feather their nests.
The article below has some ideas for deterring the birds from your plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/birds-in-hanging-baskets.htm
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Jsmeyers on
May 24, 2020
16105Q.How Do You Build An Owl Nest?
I need plans to build an owl box or nest
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Sure! These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-owl-boxes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/attracting-owls-to-garden.htm
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