Enter to win our April Showers Rain Rain Go Away Blog Hop
It’s warming up in most areas and the gardens are begging to be planted..if the rains would stop. So this blog hop is aptly named, Rain Rain Go Away! Sunshine or rain, the blog hop is a great chance for you to discover other blogs that are sharing this with their readers. Make sure to enter to win my special price package below before hopping on to the next blog on the list. Good luck!
Two of our friends, The Kids Did It and The Mommy Island are hosting the βRain Rain Go Away!β Giveaway Hop from April 14th through April 28th at 11:59 pm EST!
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I am offering a White Wood Corner Fence With Solar Powered Light
This prize package will be awarded as an Amazon Gift Card in the amount of $50.00 if you are located outside the USA.
White Wood Corner Fence With Solar Powered Light
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This event has close to if not over 75 bloggers participating! Each blogger will be offering their own prize package and you will have to enter to win the ones you are interested in winning. What this means is that by entering my giveaway above you are only entered to win my prize, not any of the others.
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Blog Hops are fun and a great way to discover new bloggers. Have fun hopping and good luck!
B says
Weed eating around the edges will make your lawn look better. I find it really makes a difference!
donna porter says
My hubby handles the lawn and starts by doing maintenance on our equipment, filling in bare patches , pulling weeds and putting out mulch.
Chris L says
This would look so cute in my yard. Great accent for a small perennial bed.
Cassandra D says
I would say to fertilize,water and mow.
Paula S. says
Enjoy it! I love sitting outside just looking at everything being green!
kathy pease says
We rake up any leftover leaves and sprinkle lawn fertilizer
Cathy French says
My boyfriend takes care of the lawn care. I love how he mows rows as diagonal and looks so great. A few neighbors have copied his technique
EMMA L HORTON says
TODAY….IT IS NICE AND WARM AND I WILL SAY JUST GO OUTSIDE AND ENJOY THE WEATHER AND THE GREEN GRASS. IT IS NOT RAINING.
Amber Kolb says
We make sure to rake everything again since more leaves had fallen since the fall. Then we mow and put down grass seed in patchy areas. We have already weeded the yard as well and it’s looking good!
Richard Hicks says
Planning to aerate the lawn this week!
Mya Murphy says
I live in a condo where everything is done for me.
Sandy Klocinski says
Tune up your mower. Change the oil. Clean the top and undercarriage
Paula S. says
Fertilize early in the spring and water when necessary but don’t over water.
Stephanie Larison says
Apparently I can’t spell haha, I meant to say we MOW every few days.
Stephanie Larison says
We move every few days to keep it looking nice and tidy.
lisa king says
mow often and keeps the weeds eliminated
Sandy Klocinski says
Tune up your mower. Change the oil. Clean the top and undercarriage.
EMMA L HORTON says
DON’T LET YOUR GRANDCHILDREN PICK ALL THE FLOWERS….JUST 1/2 OF THEM.
Paula S. says
Don’t over water and fertilize in early spring and late fall.
Deb PelletierC says
I rake the lawn in the fall , and use wood chips to cover the soil around the plants. So when spring arrives, all I have to do is smell the flowers.
EMMA L HORTON says
PAINTING SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT NEED TO BE PAINTED.
Paula S. says
When re-seeding, water daily, but don’t overwater!
EMMA L HORTON says
MY FAVORITE TIP IS TO WEED THE FLOWERS AND THEN GO OUT EVERYDAY AND LOOK AT THEIR BEAUTY.
Paula S. says
When re-seeding, use a good quality seed. Cheaper seed usually results in poor results and lots of weeds!
McKnight says
I save boxes and flatten them and fold them to kneel on when I’m gardening. Then when I’m done I throw it away.
EMMA L HORTON says
ALWAYS FERTILIZE YOUR FLOWERS AND YOUR LAWN.
EMMA L HORTON says
PULL THE WEEDS OUT OF YOUR FLOWERS DAILY.
Paula S. says
Seed the bare spots early in the Spring to give the new grass time to take root and get established before the weather gets too hot!
Paula S. says
Get rid of the weeds regularly. The longer you let them go, the worse they get and the harder they are to keep under control.
cindy whipple says
beware grass planted spreads and competes with native plants for space
Chris L says
Perennials are great for people who want to spend less time and money.
cyndi br says
I fertilize the garden
Paula S. says
Cut the grass when it’s needed, but don’t cut it too short, especially in hot weather.
Barrie says
We mow our lawn weekly. It looks better and keeps the weeds down π
Paula S. says
I love my rose bushes!
Chris L says
Mulch right after you are done weeding.
Darlene Owen says
My lawn tip is after you seed your lawn, put straw or hay on top of it,
Karen A. says
I spruce up my yard by raking and pulling the dead stuff. Then plant both annual and perennial flowers.
Paula S. says
My favorite spring lawn tip is beautiful flowers for lots of color and bird feeders filled with seed for the birds. I love to watch them!
Edye says
adding lots of water when needed! π
Chris L says
I have solar lights along the walkway.
Paula S. says
I always love having flowers for bursts of color!
Chris L says
I use natural lawn fertilizer.
EMMA L HORTON says
MOWING THE GRASS.
Chris L says
I like perennials like daffodils and hyacinth.
EMMA L HORTON says
RAKING AND CLEANING OUT MY FLOWER BEDS.
Paula S. says
I love my solar “flaming” tiki torches. They look really cool at night!
Sarah Oswald says
My favorite way to spruce up my yard is with birdhouses and bird bath too.
Barrie says
I like to make my yard look better by cleaning up under our trees. Cut down weeds and extra growth, and put down mulch so the trees look nicer.
starchelle haynes says
I like lots of flowers in my yard
Linda G says
I plant flowers to brighten up my yard
Ann says
I put a bird bath (with a very nice fountain) in our front yard, late last summer. It was wonderful! People walking by would stop to just watch it– it’s a really relaxing and enjoyable thing to see.
Marlene v. says
After all the snow melts a good raking always spruces up the lawn.
Debbie P says
I put out my Precious Moments yard angels.
paige chandler says
We de-thatch and weed every spring
Cathy French says
My boyfriend takes care of the lawn. He does a great job with seeding and weed control
Tim says
I am the last person to take lawn advice from. Every time I try to over seed my lawn, I get just as many weeds as I do new grass, then when I try to take care of the weeds, the new grass dies. It has happened to me the last two years.
Paula Standley says
I love my flowers and bird bath!
Kimberly R says
I love planting flowers in the hedges to attract butterflies and other insects. I love them buzzing around.
Calvin says
I like those ceramic pots, also cut your grass like even 7-10 days for best results.
DebP says
We have some lovely large wooden planter that we use as a focal point.
Solange says
I decorate the yard with flowers.
Erin N says
We just moved into a new house late last year, and our yard is bare so this would be perfect! I love it π
Laurie Emerson says
My favorite yard decoration is a small wood bench under our Magnolia tree. My husband made it for me to sit and relax.
Gwen M says
My favourite ‘decoration’ would have to be the stone benches we have. It’s a lovely shady spot to read and relax.
Sandra Preti says
I love a good garden gnome!
SCOTT BRUNSKILL says
My car, a Torana I am slowly restoring…..and our bird feeder that attracts all varieties of birdlife
Michele Pineda says
my favorite yard decoration is my solar powered string lights, they look so pretty at night and use solar power which is a plus!
latanya says
I like making wreaths
Antoinette M says
I like wind chimes.
Veronica Lee says
I love my super cute bunny planters!
mami2jcn says
I love tulips as yard decorations.
donna porter says
My favorite yard decoration is my concrete bird bath.
Helen says
My in laws have a beautiful fountain in their yard. I so wish I had one. It is so pretty and the sound is amazing too.
LeAnn Harbert says
I have a Mickey Mouse bird bath in my flower bed that my granddaughters picked out.
Cheryl Chervitz says
I like my bird baths and the feeders I have in the yard.
mami2jcn says
Seasonal flags are my favorite decoration.
mami2jcn says
We have seasonal flags that we decorate the yard with.
Del says
I decorate the yard with flowers.
Chris L says
I love flowers and solar lights
Suzie B says
I love a cute garden gnome π
Cynthia C says
I only have one, a copper ladybug sculpture.
Debbi Wellenstein says
I like anything with flamingos!
Abigail Gibson says
If I had my own yard and the money, I would love to install a koi pond.
Edye says
I love our garden gnomes π
Rochelle Haynes says
My favorite decorations are a lot of flowers and green grass
Azziera says
My fav was Recycle Vintage Tins! It gives the best porch-worthy touch π
Debbie P says
My favorite yard decoration is or was the cut outs that are painted and look like a lady is bending over and pulling weeds!
sheila ressel says
My favorite yard decoration is the fountain hubby gave me for our anniversary many years ago.
Barrie says
I love the windmill-like yard ornaments that are in our yard. One looks like a flower, another looks like a dragonfly and my favorite is one that is a helicopter (my husband is a helicopter pilot). I want more!
Deanna Marissa says
My favorite yard decoration a bird bath!!
Alice F says
My favorite yard decoration is a water fountain in our front yard.
Calvin says
Solar lights, bird feeders, are the top ones in my book
AEKZ2 says
I don’t have a favorite decoration, because I don’t have any decoration.
Casey Garvey says
My favorite yard decoration is my blueberry tree!
Trisha McKee says
i love the walkways that have the in ground solar lights. Beautiful!
Amy Orvin says
My favorite yard decoration is a giant solar frog. His mouth glows green at night. I have gotten so many compliments on him.
JASON JENNINGS, Sr. says
bird feeders are cool
Daniel Scott says
I like my garden.
Jerry Marquardt says
I like a nice fountain as my favorite decoration in the yard.
Tiffany dayton says
We like Wind Chimes.
Leela says
It’s a little light house.
Tiffany dayton says
The tiger was so cute. I knoe kids would love one.
kathy pease says
My favorite are my bird feeders
John H. says
I like wind chimes and bird feeders.
Jennifer H. says
I like hummingbird feeders!
Stephanie Grant says
I have a little fairy garden in my yard that is my happy place!
Julie Waldron says
I like wind chimes, that is the only yard “decoration” we have right now. But it’s currently put away for winter, I need to get it out now that spring is here.
Lyndsey R. says
I already told you my very favorite. But one of my other favorite are my tulips!
Bryan Vice says
I love decorating with a lot of farm decor
Danalee says
What a cute tiger! Wow, a lot of interactions too!
Danalee says
I like cute toadstool and animal statues in my yard.
Dandi D says
One of my favorites is a vintage planter that I got for free!
tallcapp says
My favorite yard decoration are my two gnomes. Love them.
Daniel Scott says
I want a Koi pond for my yard, but the weather has not been cooperating.
DeeAnn S says
My favorite yard decorations are my bird bath with lots of bee friendly flowers planted near by and a few bird houses scattered around.
Antoinette M says
I use different kinds/colors of bird feeders.
Dandi D says
One of my favorite yard decorations is my vegetable garden.
Del says
I love decorating the yard with beautiful flowers.
DEB Pelletier says
This was my favorite .I put a large pot on it’s side and placed two fake bunnies in side the pot(looking out of the pot) . Cute.
Daniel Scott says
I like a pretty fountain.
Daniel M says
the birdbath, attracts lots of different species
Laurence Price says
This is a great contest with a great prize.
Clem says
trees are my favorite yard decoration
elizabeth miller says
My favorite yard decoration is a stepping stone my daughter made for me when she was little with her footprints in it.
Daniel Scott says
My favorite yard decoration is the natural rock wall.
Ann says
I really like shepherd’s hooks with nice flower baskets.
Dandi D says
Right now my favorite yard decoration is the much needed rain coming down.
Antoinette M says
I like all kinds of wind chimes.
Priscilla p. says
I love my daffodils.
Laurence Price says
I have a flower garden in my backyard. It looks very nice and I take very good care of it.
Lyndsey R. says
I like my tree face. Its wood nobs on the tree trunk and it makes the tree look like it’s smiling. So freaking cute!
Amy Deeter says
My favorite yard decoration is my turtle statue
Dandi D says
I am enjoying my tulips and lilacs right now.
Ann says
There are a few houses in my neighborhood that have a small seating area in front of the house. I think that they all look great! They’re well maintained, not too conspicuous, and “blend in” well with the rest of their yard/decor. It evokes to me a sense of friendliness and warmth.
Judy Cox says
I watched the Fur Tiger Video and that is great. I know someone that has one of them and it is so smart and entertaining!!
SimplySherryl says
I think I enjoy playing with it as much as the children!
Judy Cox says
I enjoy my rock garden with all the items in it and I also put bird houses all around the yard!!
Daniel Scott says
I like my planter with all the pretty flowers.
Daniel Scott says
I like the way the tiger growls and shows when he is happy.
Antoinette M says
I like garden flags.
Laurence says
I have a flower garden outside that I like to water every day
Mishelle Greening says
My fav yard decoration is this Gnome zombies I saw on Think Geek – I’d love to have it but I take care of children and it might freak them out!
Mishelle
Ann says
Well, we got a huge winter storm yesterday! :-p So I will be putting out our simple winter/Christmas-y wreath. It’s basic (artificial) pine with about 6-8 pinecones scattered around it, with a large red bow at the bottom. We may be nearing the end of April, but I think it’s appropriate given the circumstances! π (Also, my friends and I might make snow angels today like we did after the snowstorm last week.)
Nikolina Vukelic says
My favorite decorations are water fountains.
Daniel Scott says
I like my concrete bunny.
paige chandler says
I like a monogram garden flag in the yard
Dandi D says
My children’s toys are my favorite yard decoration.
Daniel Scott says
I like my snowman bird feeder.
Dandi D says
Maple trees are one of my favorite things in my yard.
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
My favorite yard decorations are my flags! I love to put out festive garden flags for each Holiday and season!
Daniel Scott says
My favorite yard decoration is wild flowers.
Lisa Bourlier says
Flowers and trees!
Jeanne Coulombe says
I love all garden decoration but love my birdhouse and bath I can sit there all day watching the birds
Dandi D says
My favorite yard decorations are my children’s toys for sure!
Nikolina Vukelic says
My favorite yard decoration are fountains.
Crystal F says
It’s a planter that says welcome. You put a plant in the middle of it and there’s a hanging sign above the plant that says welcome. It’s hard to describe but it’s really cute. Thank you!
Julie Bickham says
I don’t have decorations in my yard yet, I moved in my home in the fall. There is a cute bird house in one of the trees though.
Jaque Richards says
I have colored orbs, solar powered, that glow as if I have caught fireflys in them….pretty. Love the way they look at night. π Thank you.
Rosanne says
I have a giant spinner if that is what it’s called that swirls with the wind
Debbi Wellenstein says
I love garden train layouts. Way too ambitious for me, but I admire them in others’ yards!
Daniel Scott says
I don’t know if trees count as decorations but I love them.
Daniel Scott says
This video is adorable.
paige chandler says
I like a garden flag as my fave lawn decoration
Kelly Hanley says
seasonal wreaths!
Cynthia C says
The robotic tiger looks like a toy my nieces would enjoy playing with.
Cynthia C says
I think flowers make the best yard decoration.
Amber says
I like water elements with water running like a fountain for good feng shui
Daniel Scott says
My favorite yard decoration is my flower pots filled with blooming flowers.
Daniel Scott says
Sydney is in love with the tiger in the video.
Linda G. says
I have a neat whirly thing in my garden that the wind blows around.
paula rousseau says
fountains in the yard
Ravenous Readers says
Silly cat, no muss, no fuss.
Margaret Smith says
Love the interactive tiger.
Margaret Smith says
Bird houses are my favorite. My husband and sons have made me a few that hang on our back yard fence and I love watching the birds go in and out of them.
Susan Hartman says
I have a lot of garden decorations. My favorite is a Pink Gazing Ball with an Angel Base. It has special meaning.
Dandi D says
My favorite yard decoration right now is my tulips.
Edye says
I like garden gnomes!
Ann says
I like to see seasonal wreaths. I’ve made a few by hand, and it’s always been a fun thing to do.
Dandi D says
I really like it when my children draw with chalk to decorate the porch and sidewalk!
Barbara Riffe says
Last fall i threw all of my yard ornaments away. They where old and falling apart. so, now i am starting over and buying new.
Jeanette Jackson says
I have a Smurf Village I put out under my Lady’s Slipper plant that I really like
Ann says
I think it’s nice to see a bird bath in a front yard. There aren’t too many around where I live, maybe in part due to there being many natural freshwater sources.
sheila ressel says
My favorite yard decoration is the fountain that my hubby bought me for our 5th wedding anniversary.
Deborah W. says
I love to change out little yard flags. I also love solar powered decorations like butterflies, etc.
Dandi D says
I also really like my raised strawberry bed.
Ann says
They might not be “decorations” per se, but I love to see flowers in a front yard. They bring so much cheer!
heather says
My favorite yard decoration is a spring flag.
Natalie says
My favorite yard decorations include stepping stones, benches and bird feeders.
Dandi D says
It’s probably not what you mean, but I love seeing my children’s toys all over the yard!
Jeanette Jackson says
I like my wishing well yard decoration
monique s says
I love the spinning pinwheels for my garden and yard
Kate V says
I like wind chimes and stepping stones!
Jenny Ham says
My favorite is flowers and a few solar garden statues.
Mishelle Greening says
I like my garden swing – there’s something calming about swinging back and forth while emptying out my head.
Mishelle
Janet W. says
My favorite yard decoration is our big Georgia Bulldog statues. We have a family of them from largest to smallest.
Jennylyn Gross says
my daughter’s birdhouses she built
HEIDI C. says
I like the wooden planters that my hubby made.
Jennifer Williams says
I love fountains! Big, small, anything with moving water makes me happy.
Deborah W. says
My favorite garden decorations besides my flowers are garden flags and wind spinners.
gala says
I like Garden Gnomes
mami2jcn says
I love animal lawn statues. I have a dog, bunny, and turtle so far.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I like solar lights along the walkways.
Jeanette Jackson says
I have a Travelocity Garden Gnome I really like
Calvin says
I like the solar lights
Glogirl says
My favourite yard decoration would be a decorative bench that is still functional.
Laura says
My favorite yard decorations are flowers!
Margaret Appel says
My favorite yard decoration is the bird house hanging in the dogwood off the front porch. I love watching the sparrows & bluebirds argue each spring over who is using it for the year.
Tiffany Dayton says
I think lights or hanging lanterns.
nicolthepickle says
I like flowers in big pots.
paige chandler says
I like a garden flag in the yard
Nikolina says
I love fences and metal flowers!!
Leslie C says
A flower garden but what really makes a nice yard is beautiful green grass!
Zoey says
I love nature’s decorations – flowers, trees, etc.
Jeanette Jackson says
My favorite is my Travelocity Garden Gnome
nicolthepickle says
I like Tulips in big stone planters.
Carole D. says
My husband love to make birdhouses and we have a few in the backyard. He is making a bird feeder. Make the yard beautiful and all the birds…love!
nicolthepickle says
I think planters are nice.
Jeanna Massman says
I always loved those pink flamingos!
Karen A. says
A gazebo is pretty cool.
Judy Cox says
My husband makes some birdhouses that we put up all over the front and back. They are really cute and the birds come back each year!!
Cheryl Chervitz says
I like bird feeders and bathes. A good flower garden is pretty too.
Suzie B says
I love a bird feeder that is in the yard – it’s simple on an iron stand
Leslie C says
A flower garden!!
Amanda Alvarado says
My favorite is the picnic table my FIL made us when we moved into our home!
nicolthepickle says
I like flowers, especially tulips as lawn decorations.
LUZVIMINDA GUNTER-SMITH says
MY OUTDOOR RED CHAIR IS WHAT I GOT AND MY FAVORITE DECOR AND SEATING SO TIS WOULD,BE A FOCAL POINT IN MY YARD IF GIVEN THE CHANCE
Dana Rodriguez says
I have a really pretty hand painted hummingbird feeder that is made from an antique bottle.
nicolthepickle says
I like flowers and planters.
HEIDI C. says
I like beautiful flower beds with accessories like fountains or benches.
nicolthepickle says
I like flowers in planters.
nicolthepickle says
I really like flowers. There is nothing like a big planter with pansies in it.
Edye says
An old fountain that my grandma and I had in our garden.
paige chandler says
Nothing beats a nice garden flag.
Christy Peeples DuBois says
I have an old iron bench that sits two people. It is painted white and is so inviting to come sit and enjoy the outdoors.
Rajeeva Jayaratne says
i like decorate the garden by erecting Gnomes.
Robin Abrams says
My favorite yard decoration is Bird Bath.
Connie Lee says
My favorite yard decoration is wind chimes.
polly says
My favorite yard decoration is my garden flag that I change each month of the year
bn100 says
scarecrow
SimplySherryl says
We have one of the shadow figures and use it instead of a scarecrow in the yard.
denise low says
I like my solar powered lights that go all around my house.
Linda says
I like standing bird houses for decorations on the lawn.
Susan Smith says
My favorite yard decoration a bird bath.
Melissa Storms says
I have a really cute solar light shaped like a snail.
James Robert says
I have 3 military statues in my yard which I really like.
Dawn gordon says
My favorite yard decorations are plants and flowers but I do like those solar moon beam lights
Susan Hartman says
My favorite garden decor is an angel gazing ball.
Michelle L says
Bird House
paige chandler says
I like a sweet garden flag
Dana Rodriguez says
I have a really pretty trellis.
allison says
I love potted plants the most! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
jennifer bowen says
as for me I like a lot of things one is a bird bath and other bird feeder
Sarah De Diego says
I have always loved stones, lighting and the odd pink flamingo π
Andrea Amy says
I love a nice bird feeder
Shelly Leatham says
My favorite yard decoration is my gazing ball!
paige chandler says
I love a garden flag most
Donna B says
I have lot’s of bird feeders, love to watch and help them.
Alisha Sienkiel says
My favorite yard decoration is the metal bridge that goes over the koi pond.
Jerry Marquardt says
I like some nice flowers to help decorate the yard and make it look great.
Shakeia Rieux says
My favorite yard decoration is the Boy & Girl on a Bench Garden Statue
Cheryl says
My favorite yard decoration is solar path lights.
Jen B says
I have a silver lantern with dragonfly cut-outs.
Echota Keller says
My trampoline!
denise low says
I have my mothers cement items that I got after she passed away.
Lesley F says
My favorite yard decoration is a sculpture I have of a dragon fly!
SimplySherryl says
I love dragon fly decorations!
Leela says
A light house.
Celesta says
My favorite yard decoration would be a giant granite rock. I’ve always wanted one in my yard.
Maria Alessandra says
My favourite decoration is bird baths and perches
Laura says
My favorite yard decorations are a good bed of flowers. π
BookLady says
My favorite yard decoration is our bird bath.
BookLady says
My favorite yard decoration is our bird bath.
Sara says
My favorite decor is camp crystal lake sign
Tanya White says
I like Bird baths and statues.
Sarah De Diego says
I’ve always been partial to pink flamingos or a pretty bird bath.
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
Dawn Monzu says
My favorite yard decoration would have to be bird houses! The more the merrier! My Mom has many of them, and I like to just sit outside and watch as the birds come and go. It is very relaxing for me. God bless everyone!
Judy Thomas says
I love bird baths and perches
Catherine R. says
My favourite yard decoration right now is my bird house. I love watching all the different birds, squirrels and chipmunks that it brings.
Laurie Bolduc-Cadieux says
I love my solar lights and pond decor!
Richard Brandt says
The pink flamingo is still the classic in my book.
Connie Lee says
I love the several shapes and sizes of wind chimes I have. I love to hear them as they blow in the wind.
Dominique Cloutier says
my favorite decoration is my garden! and my kids’ toys! looks like a happy home!
gala says
I love flower baskets and birdhouses
polly says
I have some colorful pinwheels that I put it some flowering pots throughout the backyard.
Cindy Peterson says
I have a steel welded turtle with vibrant green marble eyes who we have named Rusty.
Sara schwab says
My favorite decorate is my frog yard decorate
Steve Weber says
I love the old couple that bends over and you can see he polka dot undies
Barbara says
I have a birdhouse that looks like a mansion that I love. The birds live in a way nicer house than I do. π
paige chandler says
I like a nice lamp post on my front yard
Edye says
I love decorating the yard with trees and flowers π
Anita Duvall says
I do not currently have one (mine busted) but my mom has a beautiful fountain with hummingbirds carved in it.
Anne says
No yard, no favorite decoration.
Mai T. says
My favorite yard decoration is a cozy wooden sofa.
James Robert says
I like various statues and bird baths in the yard