Visiting birds make life in the summer garden one of life's great joys. And access to clean water for drinking and bathing is one of the key ways you can look out for them. By late summer, this means regularly checking bird feeders, birdbaths and water features to ensure they are clean and safe for birds and other wildlife to use.
It's also important to avoid too much pruning of trees and shrubs around feeders and birdbaths in August, as you may disturb visitors. Plus, these plants for birds provide a shady retreat for wildlife on hot days, and often additional food sources.
