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A pARAdISE fOR bIRdS

with Love from Gardens of Italy

B y amand a P i LL ai

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

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