Attracting Purple Martins To Your Garden

by Robert Randolph

Purple Martins are the largest swallows in all of North America, measuring in at seven and a half inches long with the male of the species featuring stunning, iridescent purple colored feathers. Today, the subspecies of these songbirds are completely dependent upon human intervention east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States to ensure they aren’t in danger of becoming extinct. For this reason, many gardeners and homeowners work diligently at being conscientious landlords, providing the ideal nesting boxes for the Purple Martin to breed. Continue reading

Birdfeeders & Birdhouses – The Perfect Outdoor Accessories

by Robert Randolph

Choosing the right birdfeeder and/or birdhouse can be a rather difficult decision. Anytime is the right time to mount or hang your birdfeeder or birdhouse. As birds begin to search for a place to feed and create their nest, make sure your birdfeeders are mounted or hung and your birdhouse is ready for their inspection. Continue reading

How to Make Bird Feeders

by Robert Randolph

Are you interested on how to make bird feeders that could satisfy all your pet’s needs? Then you should take note of these carefully and let your creative mind work with the scraps and recyclable materials around your house. All you really need are some wood scraps together with some plastic sheets, wood glue and dowel rod and voila, you got yourself a bird feeder or even a bird house. You could assemble these things to form a box-type birdhouse for your backyard. Continue reading