Gourd Birdhouses - Fun, Inexpensive And Unique
If you are a bird lover then either making or installing gourd birdhouses can be a really fun activity to do. As the name suggests these types of birdhouses are made from a gourd which is a type of fruit that grows on a vine, such as a squash or pumpkin. However the gourds we are talking about here in order to make birdhouses is a specific type of fruit and it can be grown in any garden. These types of gourds are very colorful and will be grown intentionally. When the seeds are planted it should be done in a way that the gourds ripen in summer as this is the time when they will be the most colorful.
Once the decision has been made to grow them, some steps need to be followed in order to produce a good crop. The first thing that needs to be done is to apply fertilizer to the soil in the area the seed will be planted. After that around 6 or 7 seeds will be planted and regular watering and fertilizing will need to be done. Usually within 120 days a good sized gourd can be grown. If it is to make gourd birdhouses then lots of fertilizing will need to be done because a large gourd is needed for bird houses.
After the gourds have grown to full maturity, it is time to pick one that will make a gourd birdhouse. First select a gourd that has a long neck and a body base at least 9 inches in diameter. The insides of the gourd, such as the seeds should be removed. The gourd should then be soaked in bleach water for approximately 15 minutes which will prevent it from rotting. Afterwards, thouroughly dry it then paint it a bright color to attract the birds. The cage should have a small hole put in the base for drainage and it will also need a small entry hole for the birds.
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Ultimately with gourd birdhouses you're trying to create a fancy and bird cage, but one that the birds are free to come and go from. There is something very satisfying in seeing birds make their home in a birdhouse that one has bought or created. It will be an inexpensive addition to your garden. The sight of brightly painted and well finished gourd birdhouses is definitely an eye pleasing sight. Whether it is hung in a garden, around a house or even a barn for that matter, it can help enhance the overall aesthetic value of its surroundings. |
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