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	AUGUST 17, 2010 Attract More Birds to Your Garden Watching birds bathe, nest, and feed right outside your window is just one of the perks of having a great garden. Follow our tips for increasing bird sightings in your backyard: Just add water The single most important thing you can do for birds is to provide water throughout the year with a pond, fountain, or birdbath. Birds like ground-level water, but if predators are around, place the bath at least 2 or 3 feet above ground. Feeder lore Make sure you plant bird-friendly plants in your garden (they love native shrubs with berries), and also add a few bird feeders to provide plenty of food. Don't worry about disrupting migration — birds that migrate will still do so, whether or not you put out food for them. for more tips on attracting birds to your garden. to a friend a friend to Extra Dirt the Club to Extra Dirt supported by: Click & Win: Register to win Multi Bloom organic fertilizer. Light Up Your Patio: Glow-in-the-Dark Planters: Check out this cool-looking translucent outdoor furniture and garden decor. sponsored   Send to a Friend / Contact Us / Privacy Policy / Editorial Policy / Advertise / Unsubscribe © 2010 National Home Gardening Club Be sure to add club_news@gardeningclub.messages3.com to your address book or safe sender list so our email gets to your inbox. Please do not reply to this message as the "reply to" function does not allow us to receive your email. This email was sent to %%EMAIL%%. National Home Gardening Club | 12301 Whitewater Drive | Minnetonka, MN 55343