Lots of people like birds to visit their garden as they’re super cute and bring with them delightful song when they visit, and getting them to stop by isn’t as hard as you may think. Little you may know, you don’t actually need to put out seeds or bread for them to stop by.
Instead, you can leave out something that’s a lot simpler that you have easy access to, and it’s said they “can’t resist” it. A woman, known as The Floral Gardener on TikTok, said the hack is easy to implement, super cheap and ensures birds will visit your garden and keep coming back.
She said you don’t need to worry about having seeds at all. Instead, there are other methods you can use to encourage them to come and see you.
In a clip shared online, she said: “Want birds in your garden? Forget the seed. This works better and it’s free. It’s frustrating when you’re making so much effort and putting out food for them, and putting bird boxes up and they’re still not coming.
“This is what works. Water. Give birds multiple water sources and they will flock to your gardens. In my front garden, I feed the birds but, in the back garden, I only offer water, and guess what? There are tons of birds every single day in my back garden.”
The Floral Gardener explained that she has three water features and a pond, but bowls of water or plant pots of water work just as well if you’re on a budget. They’ll be happy with anything that holds water.
As well as drinking it, they’ll also have a bath in it, so birds love it for more reasons than one. She also said it’s a good idea to water your grass, as birds also love wet soil.
This is because it allows them to access worms more easily. If you try it, she said you’ll likely be “absolutely amazed”, and others seemed to agree.
After she shared the video, one person said: “We can’t feed them, as I have tortoises, but we provide a big bowl of fresh water daily and doves, wood pigeons, starlings and gold finches visit daily for drinks/baths.”
Another added: “Yes, I had feeders and all the droppings of crumbs make a nasty mess and encourages mice and rats. I have rasied a pond and lots of birds visit daily to drink and have a bath.”
Why you should place water outside
If you want to attract birds to your garden, it’s a really good idea to place water outside. Placing something like a shallow dish of water outdoors is one of the most effective ways to invite them in.
Birds need water for drinking and bathing. This means having a clean, fresh supply will make your garden much more appealing to them.
Water even helps to keep their feathers in good condition, so it’s well worth having some to hand. If they find a spot where they know they’re able to drink and bathe, they are far more likely to return.
This means there’s a good chance that they’ll keep coming back to add vibrancy and joy to your outdoor space. If you don’t have a birth bath, simply place a shallow dish of water outside.
Just make sure you keep it clean, and change it daily, especially when the weather is warm. This will help to prevent the spread of disease. Also, when the weather is colder, remove any icy bits that may form.
