Plant a Spring Blooming Birdbath

Jann Olson
by Jann Olson
Using potted Spring bulbs I planted a metal birdbath for out on the front porch. The scent of the Hyacinth is heavenly.
I bought a pot of assorted bulbs from Lowe's for $7.95. I intentionally chose one that was not fully blooming yet so that it would last longer.
The assortment had daffodils, purple crocus, a pink hyacinth, and red tulips.
I added a couple of chippy green pots, one filled with sedum. and moss.
I tucked a bit of reindeer moss in one pot.
I added branches of Pussy Willows cut from my garden in the center. I had seen a similar idea on the cover of Country Gardens magazine.
This photo was taken on Saturday right after I planted it. The color is now bursting forth.
Jann Olson
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  • MRT MRT on Jan 31, 2019

    I want to try this! I have a white bird bath. What should I use to paint it before placing the plants in it?

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  • Cindy Carley Cindy Carley on Mar 21, 2015
    Thanks for sharing this idea..........I have a birdbath just like this and will be using your idea. It's just lovely...........thank you for the inspiration!!!!!!!!!!
    • Jann Olson Jann Olson on Mar 21, 2015
      @ Thanks Cindy! It was a fun and quick project. It's looking prettier every day.
  • Lynnda Lynnda on Apr 05, 2015
    Thanks for sharing...going to do this in a couple of weeks....LOVE IT!!
    • Jann Olson Jann Olson on Apr 09, 2015
      @Lynnda Thanks so much Lynda. I have loved mine! When the bulbs are through I am going to turn it into a fairy garden.
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