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ADVERTORIAL

A Paradise for Birds with Love

from Gardens of Italy

BY AMANDA PILLAI

ith so many people forced
to stay at home, watching
Wbirds has become a favourite
pastime. Birders, often referred to as
‘twitchers’ usually become so engrossed
in their hobby that they have been known
to invest in all manner of birding aids, such
as zoom lenses for their camera/s, high
quality binoculars and an array of bird
books. Some even embark on expensive
birding tours to faraway places.

After many years of being an avid
gardener, I discovered the wonders of
being an avid birder when I saw a friendly
Cape Robin snacking on some cooked rice
that I'd thrown into the garden. Next thing I
knew, I’d joined the ranks of the twitchers,
looking for the best snacks to lure a variety
of neighbourhood birds to my garden. It’s
interesting to note just how much they can
squabble amongst themselves! your garden into a spectacular oasis. Not Current opening hours:
only is concrete sustainable, in that it’s Mondays – Fridays 8am - 5pm,
long-lasting, it can be refurbished and Saturdays - 9am to 1pm,
Moving on from the food, I soon realised
that something they appreciate just as even recycled. In addition to being low Sundays and public holidays closed.
much is fresh water. And that’s when I maintenance, it’s robust and can withstand Collections:
started researching the harshness of the elements – sun, wind, Mondays - Thursdays 4:30pm
what’s available rain and hail will have little impact. and Fridays 4:15pm.
locally in the Address:
way of bird WATER FEATURES OF ALL SHAPES 41 Forssman Close, Kyalami, Midrand.
baths. AND SIZES Contact:
When it comes to water features, Gardens Tel (+27) 011 700 3700
As I have quite of Italy has a wide variety. Whether you’re Cell: 083 661 8662 or 071 500 9112
a large garden, I looking for a wall-mounted fountain, or
decided to look for a show-stopping masterpiece for your For further information,
three different types driveway, you’ll find these and more at the email: info@gardens-of-italy.com
of bird baths, in a bid Gardens of Italy showroom. Furthermore, or visit: www.gardens-of-italy.com.
to keep them from their experienced staff are able to help with
squabbling and also, hopefully, to the installation and maintenance of your
entice a greater variety of birds to drop water features and fountains, so you can
by. After doing some extensive research, sit back, relax and enjoy the ambience,
the most logical choice was to go for without the stress of having to know all
some sturdy bird baths and fountains about water pumps and how they work.
made by Gardens of
Italy in Kyalami. Made COMPLETE THE LOOK
from concrete, the bird Once you’ve decided
baths and water features on how you want to
made by Gardens of entertain your friendly
Italy perform more than bird population, why not
a useful function for the complete the picture
birds, they actually add with a few statues, a
a touch of class and an table with benches, urns,
extra dimension to the planters, wall decorations
landscape. and even some outdoor
lamp posts? Visit www.
THE BENEFITS OF gardens-of-italy.com to
CONCRETE view their catalogue or
The addition of decorative pop into their showroom
concrete water features to see the full range of
can turn a drab part of what they offer.
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