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Creative Ways to Use a Cracked Cement Bird Bath

Why not find creative ways to use a cracked cement bird bath instead of throwing it out? It’s worth saving and upcycling in unique and eye-catching ways. Maybe you’ve already tried but failed to fix the crack. Repairs just don’t hold up because of temperature changes and other environmental factors. Some fillers might not be safe for birds and other wildlife. Consider the following uses for a broken birdbath, and make it a practical and eye-catching part of your yard or garden. You won’t feel the least bit bad that it cracked. It can be even more useful!

Creative Ways to Use a Cracked Cement Bird Bath

A Cracked Bird Bath Basin is Ideal for…

A cracked bird bath basin can be quite useful in the garden. It allows excess moisture to drain away when using it as a planter. What can you grow in a broken bird bath basin? After all, it isn’t very deep. Mound the soil and plant low-growing flowers and foliage of your choice. The arrangement includes a spike surrounded by celosia and flowering vincas. Wave petunias would be gorgeous too!

Create a Succulent Bowl –

If you want uses for a cracked bird bath bowl, keep in mind that it’s the perfect depth for growing succulents. Excess water easily evaporates and drains away. Start with a layer of stone on the bottom to avoid plugging the crack. Top the stone with a 50/50 mixture of sand and rich organic soil. Alternately you could use bagged succulent soil. Fill it with several small succulents of your choice. They will quickly fill in the basin with an array of textures, shapes, and colors. Be sure to select some that will hang over the edge. Place the taller growing plants in the center for a beautiful arrangement.

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Create a Raised Fairy Garden –

Fairy gardens are filled with miniatures from stone pathways to handcrafted grapevine chairs. The possibilities are endless! It’s loads of fun to create a fairy garden. However, they often go unnoticed because they’re so small. It’s possible to make a fairy garden the focal point of a flowerbed or garden. Raising it off the ground makes it more visible. It’s one of the most creative uses for a broken birdbath.

If you’re going to add plants, start with a layer of small stone and a few inches of rich organic soil. Add moss or grow grass seed. You’ll be able to easily trim the grass with a sharp pair of scissors. Consider a fairy garden pond, a tiny cottage, a wishing well, and more. Search for unique fairy garden miniatures to create an inviting place for passing fairies. You can have as much fun accessorizing a fairy garden as you did decorating a dollhouse as a child. When seeking creative ways to use a cracked cement bird bath, it’s a phenomenal new way to use it. I can’t think of one that’s more enjoyable!

Other Creative Ways to Use a Cracked Cement Bird Bath

Have you thought of using a leaky bird bath to hold wild birdseed? The birds can still make use of a basin that won’t hold water. Buy a replacement top for the old pedestal and use the cracked one to feed ground dining birds. Rain water will drain out through the crack. Just don’t overfill it. If it starts collecting water simply drill a few holes along the sides with masonry drill bits. A broken birdbath can be every bit as useful as a brand new one!

Kim

Kimberly Dalessandro (a.k.a. Crystal Ray) began her online writing career in 2005 with PageWise Incorporated and went on to become a top writer for both Associated Content and Yahoo Voices under the pen name Crystal Ray. In early 2017 she launched Blue Crystal Sky ~ Everything Under the Sun. She is continually coming up with new ideas to share with the world.

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