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* Metal construction
* 10" tall and 10" wide
* Cardinal decoration
* Leaf design accent
* Welcome birds to your yard with a birdfeeder

Add birds to your yard in two ways using the Whitehall Cardinal Large Tube Bird Feeder. Two cardinal shapes rest on the roof of this feeder, one in flight and one perched, to further the theme in your bird sanctuary, flower shapes accompany the cardinals, with a few leaves on the background for a truly decorative item.
A hammered finish on the tray and roof add more texture to the unit. The verdigris color has copper colored highlights, bringing light and movement to the finish. As the verdigris finish is hand applied, individual items may vary.
A clear plastic seed tube connects the top and bottom of this feeder, holding 2.25 quarts of seed. The clear color keeps levels visible for easy monitoring, and three ports on the tray allow a few birds to dine at once.
A small lip around the 8.125" diameter tray offers birds a place to perch while they feed, and three holes there help excess water drain and keep seed dry.
The included steel rod threads through the feeder, keeping it stable and acting as a hanging ring.
Lift the lid up this rod for simple refilling or cleaning when needed.
The recycled aluminum construction creates weather resistance, for a year round feeder.
Made in the USA.

Enjoy birds in your garden dining from this Whitehall Large Tube Cardinal Bird Feeder. For more information about Whitehall Cardinal Bird Feeders to to www.whitehallproducts.com

• No Wood and No Plastic - all metal construction.
• Lasts for years and years.
• No assembly needed -ready to hang and fill.
• Feeds 15-20 birds at once.
• Attracts both clinging and perching birds at the same time.
• Holds over 2.5 LBS of Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, the most popular seed for wild birds.
• Squirrel damage resistant.
• No cleaning needed, (but it is dishwasher safe if you insist!).
• Rain or Snow just run, or blow right through it.
• Ships and stores flat.
• The simple wire mesh design helps to protect birds from avian diseases.
• Makes a no hassel gift idea for friends and family.

For more information on No/No Cardinal Bird Feeders go to www.sweetcornproducts.com.

For more information on Duncraft Cardinal Bird Feeders go to

• Bird-Shaped Cardinal Bird Feeder, 15.2 x 14 x 11.5 inches
• Sculpted polyresin roof
• Wire mesh bottom for drainage
• Comes with hook for hanging
Model: 42482

Red Carpet Studios Cardinal Bird Feeder

Make Wind Chimes A Part Of Your Garden Yard Décor

Author: Stephen Betzen

You can make your landscape design sing in harmony with nature by using wind chimes that have been perfectly tuned to audible perfection. It doesn't matter what type of unique home décor you have, or what your landscape and garden yard décor is -- a wind chime will add charm, and can create a subtle sense of feng shui mystique.

A set of properly tuned wind chimes blends in with the forces of nature to create a sense of balance compatible to the feng shui philosophy. The rich notes and soul-stirring ambiance produced as wind greets the clapper or striker, sends a sweet, haunting melody vibrating through each pipe. A sense of calm and tranquility washes over every ear.

You can purchase wind chimes online. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, in price ranges to please every pocketbook. A wind chime is the perfect choice for anniversary gifts that will touch the heart and symbolize marital harmony, and bliss. They also make great personalized housewarming gifts, sure to delight the recipient.

Enhance your garden with their song. Though pleasing to the ear, the activity of wind chimes dancing in the breeze is a good deterrent for feather and fur marauders.

Tuned with precision, the different lengths and diameters of tubular pipes create a different set of tones, each of which harmonize with the other. Some wind chimes are reminiscent of church bells, while others carry tones that echo the spirit of nature and hint of the exotic.

Those knowledgeable in music are especially appreciative of precision tuned wind chimes. Place two smaller ones at opposite ends of a garden on fence posts, or a larger one centered in the middle, hanging from a shepherd's crook. Select an area for the wind chime that will enhance the sense of peace and calm and mingle with the natural sounds of nature, helping to mute unwanted background noise that clutters the mind, such as traffic and barking dogs.

With May fast approaching, tuned wind chimes also make perfect gifts for Mother's Day. It will enhance her garden, and bring tranquility to her yard. And she'll have you to thank for it!

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/make-wind-chimes-a-part-of-your-garden-yard-dcor-26798.html

About the Author

Stephen Betzen is a loving husband/supporter/and friend to his wife Rachel Betzen. Rachel and Stephen are dedicated to socially and ethically responsible business practices. Lovers of gardening and simple living. They sell windchimes online.

Garden Weathervanes- Dress Your Garden With Classic Beauty

Author: Jesse Akre

It's all about your style. Whether it is classic, contemporary or shabby chic it needs to make your garden a place you want to enjoy. One great way to add a little style and fun to your garden or yard is with a garden weathervane amongst the lush greenery.

Who wouldn't want a whimsical witch watching over their garden or a sailboat alongside their pond? No matter what your interest there is a garden weathervane that will match it. From pigs to fish you will find the best selection of garden weathervanes online. Don't waste time trekking from store to store instead shop from home and find exactly what you have been envisioning with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Displayed on a post you can put it anywhere in your yard or even in a planter. You'll always know where the wind is coming from for your next golf outing or bike ride. And you'll love the classic charm it lends your garden.

From roosters to dragons and everything in between you'll find any weathervane you can imagine online. And they will last for years. The most traditional material for weathervanes is copper which can last for many years. Choose from a polished shiny finish and watch it weather to a gorgeous blue-green patina or if you don't like waiting try one that is already aged with an antiqued blue-green patina finish. Some weathervanes can be made of rust-proof aluminum where you can choose from three finishes; verdigris, antique copper or black. Still others are made of steel and finished in antique copper. No matter what type of weathervane you choose you are sure to enjoy gazing at it in your garden.

Maybe you want a weathervane that represents something you already see in your garden like a humming bird, a butterfly or dragonfly or maybe the moon? Or perhaps you want a weathervane that represents something more whimsical that you wouldn't see every day? In that case try a cherub or the cow jumping over the moon. You can even support your alma mater or favorite college team in your garden with a collegiate weathervane. You'll never find a more fun and stylish way to say, 'Go Badgers' or 'Rah Blue Devils'. You can even show your support for the armed forces with a garden weathervane in your choice of the army, navy, air force or marines' logo.

So, whether you like to grow vegetables or flowers you'll enjoy sprucing up your green garden with a weathervane. And the great thing is that garden weathervanes can add flair to your garden the whole year through. Don't hesitate to peruse the vast selection of garden weathervanes online to find the perfect one for you. From birds to trees and things from the natural world to creatures of the imagination you'll have fun populating your garden with a weathervane that suits your motif and makes your yard complete. Indulge in a bit of traditional beauty for your garden today and enjoy it for many tomorrows.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/garden-weathervanes-dress-your-garden-with-classic-beauty-218730.html

About the Author
Jesse Akre shares on copper weathervanes, garden finials and weathervane cupola.

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders: Best Ways To Squirrel Proof A Bird Feeder

Author: Dave McLeod

Does this sound familiar? You've just filled your bird feeders and you're successfully attracting a variety of songbirds to your backyard. But that's not all you're attracting: hordes of marauding squirrels are threatening to eat you, or at least the birds, out of house and home. With the price of birdseed these days, you can't afford to feed those ravenous rodents, so what can you do to squirrel proof your bird feeders?

The best way to discourage squirrels is to make it difficult for them to access your bird feeders. A very effective method is to protect the feeders with a baffle. Squirrels can climb smooth poles and run along narrow clotheslines, but they cannot get by a strategically placed baffle. A conical or tube-shaped baffle, which is positioned approximately four feet off the ground, can protect a feeder that is mounted on a pole. A feeder that hangs from a line or tree will benefit from a top-mount baffle. When using baffles, you should ensure that the feeder is positioned at least 12 feet away from walls, fences, and tree trunks to prevent the squirrels from jumping to the feeder.

Another effective strategy is to buy a bird feeder that has been designed to be squirrel-proof or, at least, squirrel-resistant. There are a couple of variations on this theme. One style has a feeder surrounded by a cage that allows small birds in, but keeps squirrels and large birds out. This style is great for small song birds such as chickadees, finches, siskins and red polls, but could prevent some desirable species, such as cardinals, from feeding.

A second style of squirrel-proof feeder is weight-sensitive. When something heavy, such as a squirrel or a large bird, lands on the feeder, its weight causes the feeding stations to close, thereby preventing the critter from feeding. There are a number of models on the market, some of which are more effective than others. One of the best is the Squirrel Buster Plus, a bird feeder with features too numerous to mention. It comes with a lifetime factory warranty and is guaranteed squirrel-proof.

If you don't want to upgrade your bird feeding equipment, you can try thwarting squirrels by using blends of birdseed that they find distasteful. This an area where you need to exercise some caution. Some brands contain products, such as cayenne pepper, which can harm the birds. However, there are brands that simply have seeds which  squirrels will avoid, but which birds will still enjoy.

Finally, you can try keeping squirrels away from your bird feeders by distracting them. For example, you can install a box feeder filled with corn kernels or hang a corncob "trapper" for the squirrels to feed from. If your squirrels have their very own feeder, situated well away from any bird feeders, they may stick to their own turf and leave the birdseed alone.

There is no question that squirrels can be a nuisance around bird feeders and a costly one at that. However, keep in mind that squirrels are just being themselves. You shouldn't let your desire to keep squirrels away from your bird feeders result in any harm to them. Don't use poison or traps that will kill. Don't use sticky material that can soil squirrel fur and bird feathers. Never add cayenne pepper to your birdseed (if a squirrel gets it in the eyes, the resulting misery and scratching may result in blindness).

Whatever you do, don't give up on feeding the birds. It is possible to squirrel proof a bird feeder. Squirrels may be intelligent but, with careful thought, it's not hard to foil them. After all, we're smarter, right?

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/squirrel-proof-bird-feeders-best-ways-to-squirrel-proof-a-bird-feeder-812669.html

About the Author

Dave McLeod has been successfully feeding birds and foiling the squirrels, for years. To check out Dave's favorite bird feeder click here.