CDs
Another common solution for a garden with bird problems is to use CDs. Place multiple CDs around your garden at different angles, allow them to spin around because it is the reflection of light that scares the birds away. When using this method, you will need as many as possible because one or two may not scare all birds that come into the area. The type of CD does not matter, and you can even use broken ones. All that matters is that light can bounce off of them.
Wind Chimes
You can also install wind chimes in your garden to scare away any type of birds that come into the area. The wind chime will make noise when they are blown by the wind, and this noise should be enough to scare away birds. You will want to make sure the wind chime you use actually makes noise and isn’t just decorative, as those won’t be effective for scaring away birds. These are best if you are trying to scare away small birds, but they can also work if you’re trying to keep larger ones away.
Alternate Food Source
Another simple way to keep birds away from your garden is to give them something else to eat in your yard. Setting up a bird feeder is one of the best ways to do this. You will want to create a feeder which is sturdy enough so that larger birds cannot knock it down. Once they have their own food source, the smaller bird species may leave your garden alone. You can purchase one or make your own simple bird feeder by using recycled materials found around the house.
Sprinkler System
An effective way of protecting your garden from birds is with a sprinkler system. You will need to set up the sprinkler with the motion sensor and make sure that it reaches all areas of your garden. The motion sensors cause the water from the sprinklers to turn on when something moves in front of them, which will scare away any type of birds or other animals in your yard. This is a great solution for gardens that are in open areas where you cannot put up other types of protective measures.
Pinwheels Or Windmills
With a pinwheel or windmill, you will need to mount it on the ground in the center of your garden. This method is fairly effective for small birds that fly into your yard. If you have a larger variety of birds eating in your garden, then this method may not work as well. You want to make sure that your pinwheel spins quickly and easily, which will provide more of a threat to birds. The reason these are effective is because of the noise they make and the wind that is created by them. Both these factors are known to frighten birds.
Conclusion
By using these methods, you can protect your garden from birds and keep it pest-free. They are all simple solutions that use materials that can be found around the house or purchased at most home and garden stores. If you have specific types of bird species eating in your garden, then try out different methods to see which one works best for you. Not all of these methods will keep every bird away, so for the best results try and use a few of them at the same time!
