Easily Transform A Hanging Planter Into A Charming DIY Birdbath For Your Garden

There are many ways to bring tranquility to your backyard, from creating a garden to incorporating vintage thrift store yard decor. Another way to add life to this space is with a birdbath. It's a fantastic way to invite the feathered friends in your area to stop by for a visit, allowing you to watch peacefully from a deck chair or window. There are lots of beautiful baths that can be staked into the ground. However, you can also create a DIY hanging birdbath from a hanging planter that can be placed in a higher spot. With additions like plants and pops of color, you will have all the birds flocking to your yard.

It's important to do some planning before crafting your birdbath. Select an area that you'll be able to see well, but that will also be good for the birds. Picking a shady area will help keep the water from evaporating quickly in the warmer months. It should be close to shrubbery or trees so birds can find hiding places if needed. Just don't put it too close, since predators could be waiting inside. Additionally, make sure it's in an accessible area so that caring for it is a breeze.

Certain colors can attract more birds to your birdbath. For example, birds like bluejays and cardinals are drawn to brighter reds and blues, while birds that scare easily prefer more neutral tones. If you like hummingbirds, red flowers can do the trick. After you have the perfect spot selected and know what kinds of birds you're hoping will visit, follow these easy steps for creating a birdbath out of a planter.

To start this easy project, you'll need a metal hanging planter with a coconut fiber liner, an 8-inch clay saucer, a 4.3-inch terracotta pot, a couple of plastic grocery bags, and potting mix. You will also need a few small plants in the colors of your choice. This Style Selections Round 14-Inch Black Metal Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Planter from Lowes would work great as the base. The first step is to cut the plastic bags, removing the handles to form a plastic liner, and press them into the coconut fiber liner. Cut away any excess plastic that sticks up from the rim.

Next, place the terracotta pot upside down into the center of the planter and sprinkle potting mix around it. Add the plants you picked out, keeping them nearer to the rim. The colors will give the birdbath a nice pop and be alluring to the feathered creatures in the area. Place the saucer on top of the pot, and after you hang the planter using the chain, fill the saucer with water for the birds. Give the plants a drink, too. Now sit back and enjoy the view — just be sure to keep your birdbath clean by changing the water every few days.