Have you noticed that when visiting or exploring your own garden, the first things that stand out to you are any flaws? For me personally, they stand out not because of being flaws but simply because they stand out against their surrounding environment. I like to think I notice these features not because of how different they appear from what surrounds them but simply because I find them intriguing in comparison with their environment.
But in my bird bath planter’s case, its flaw was only getting worse with every glance I cast upon it (apparently).
How It Works: an inner pole functions as an auger and is then wrapped with a painted PVC wrapper for easy application.
At first, I loved my new bird bath and declared it ready for birds; but no birds came. And after getting tired of rising out frequently to avoid mosquitoes, it eventually turned into a planter instead.
Container with trailing sedum and native grass I’ve since forgotten the name of. Ideal – until gravity exposed my poor auguring skills causing lean.
Cement! And calling my handyman were my two solutions.
Now I truly love my small nook. I can take joy in its simple design, its colorful foliage colors and drought-tolerant plants without feeling discouraged about my ability to augur well – something which was taking away from the enjoyment of the view.
