How do you landscape a bird feeder?

1. 8 Ideas for Landscaping Under Bird Feeders.
2. Buy No-Mess Blend Birdseed Mix.
3. Use a Seed Tray.
4. Experiment With Different Plants.
5. Consider Planting a Wildflower Garden.
6. Consider Planting Low-Growing Shrubs.
7. Pour a Little Concrete ‘Patio’
8. Install Pavers or Flagstones Under the Feeder.

How far should bird feeder be from bird house?

roughly 10-12 feet
Safety: Birds will not visit a feeder in an unsafe area. Position bird feeders roughly 10-12 feet from suitable shelter such as trees, brush piles, or shrubs to give birds a safe, fast retreat whenever a predator is nearby.

How high does a bird feeder need to be off the ground?

about five feet
Pole-mounted feeders should be about five feet off the ground and protected by a cone-shaped baffle (at least 17 inches diameter) or similar obstacle below the feeder. Locate pole-mounted feeders at least 10 feet from the nearest shrub, tree, or other tall structure.

How far should a bird feeder be from a fence?

A distance of about 10 feet seems to be a good compromise, but try experimenting. You can provide resting and escape cover for ground-dwelling birds such as Song Sparrows and White-throated Sparrows by providing loosely stacked brush piles near your feeders.

What is growing under my bird feeder?

For example, if you are feeding finches Thistle seed, then the plants that grow under your bird feeder will be Thistles. These are weeds that farmers do not want growing in their fields. However, if you are feeding a mixed bird seed containing Millet and Milo, then something that looks like grass will grow.

Where is the best location for a bird feeder?

Bird feeders are best hung in a place where your visiting birds feel safe from predators. Most important: Avoid open and noisy areas and hang your bird feeders at eye level or a little above. Do not hang feeders too close to any place where squirrels can jump on them, or too low they are within a cat’s reach.

Should bird houses be near bird feeders?

— Location, location, location. In most cases, place the birdhouse 5 feet or more off the ground and at least 20 feet from feeders or birdbaths. Put it atop a pole or post, or attach it to a tree trunk. Most cavity-nesting birds prefer weathered natural wood; it mimics tree trunks where they would otherwise nest.