The decision to have a shade garden may be forced upon us because of the situation of our garden and surrounding cover, whether this be because of buildings, hedges or trees.

We can be successful with shade gardening simply by making sure we choose shade loving plants to plant out in our shade garden. Shade garden plants are generally plants that would be quite at home in a woodland garden. The diversity of these plants gives considerable scope for creating a colorful shade garden.


We may surprise our self with the array of plants we can make use of in a shaded area of our garden. A shade garden is another opportunity to provide needed habitat for local wildlife.

Homemade bird feeders do not have to be expensive or elaborate. There is the approach of using our imagination and letting nature provide the feeders for us.

Think like a bird, feed like a bird, you are a bird. I've got an image of Micheal Caine in my mind, if you are wondering why, the film "Miss Congeniality" will provide the answer. It's a favorite of my wife.
      
Here are two examples of what I mean.

I have to admit that these were the most easy to make bird feeders we've set up in our garden and are equally as effective as any we've bought. And in some cases more so.

So are Homemade Bird Feeders worth It?

We would say YES! They are definitely worth considering especially if we have the time, materials, a few basic tools and some DIY skills. And if we do have a go we may surprise ourselves and soon be making good use of them and reaping the rewards.