Many people like to attract new species of birds to their yards as well as the usual varieties. Gardening to attract birds will bring more feathered friends than one ever thought possible. It says that coneflowers and sedums will attract house finches, while cosmos and zinnias often attract juncos. Beautifully colored buntings like the seeds of aster, goldenrod, and thistle. The same article suggests furnishing birds with a garden pond or a birdbath.
Birdbaths come in all styles and sizes, and they can make a stunning addition to any garden.
It goes on to say, that placing a birdbath in a shaded location will help minimize the amount of evaporation. This gives them a safe place to hide when threatened. The article also warns, that birdbaths and feeders should not be placed in areas where cats and other predators will be able to hide and sneak up on unsuspecting birds. It goes on to say, that a birdbath should be kept free from algae, bird droppings, and other debris. It can be sterilized using a mixture of four and one half cups of water and one half cup of liquid bleach.