Say Goodbye To Traditional Bird Baths: There's A Target Find That Doubles As Garden Decor

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If you're keen to attract more birds to your yard, you'll know that having a bird bath or two is crucial. Birds need water year-round, and there's nothing more delightful than watching them frolic around in the bath you've provided. But if traditional bird baths leave you uninspired, there's a Target find that you might love for the pretty decor it can add to your garden. The Alpine glass bird bath is embellished with colorful flowers in shades of yellow, pink, orange, green, and red, so it's not only functional but looks attractive as well.

Measuring 18 inches in diameter, this bird bath bowl is made from durable glass and has a glossy finish. This will make it stand out in your garden and add a touch of color and class. While the floral colors should help lure local birds in, you might like to add some additional features to attract more birds to your bird bath. Placing a few small stones or branches in the bowl will make it easier for small birds to perch and get a drink. You could also add a small solar water fountain, like this floating one from Mademax, which is small enough not to obscure the pretty floral pattern of the Alpine bird bath.

If you decide to purchase this gorgeous bird bath, you'll realize that it doesn't come with a stand. Therefore, you'll have to buy one separately, unless you can fashion something suitable at home. The black metal stand that's shown in the product image doesn't appear to be available at Target anymore, and it does look like it would be easy to knock over. As the bowl is made from glass, you'll want a stand that's solid and strong enough to support the weight, which is 5.72 pounds. The same company that makes the bird bath bowl, Alpine Corporation, also manufactures a better-structured metal stand that you might be able to find at Lowe's or Home Depot. If you decide on this one, you may want to secure those round feet into the ground with pegs, especially if you have wildlife visiting your yard at night.

For an option you can fashion yourself, you can use a couple of terracotta pots or even a large, upturned heavy stone planter to make a nice, solid base. For additional inspiration, head to your local thrift store and take a look around to see if you can find any interesting pedestals or stools that might work. You could even turn a popular '60s accessory (a smoking stand) into the perfect bird bath base. In a pinch, you could glue the bath onto a suitable base using E6000 glue. This should keep it nice and secure, but you won't be able to remove it for cleaning, so make sure you position it where you can reach it with the hose. Once you have your stand sorted, put your bird bath in dappled shade with a tree or shrub not too far off, so birds will come flocking in.