Comments on: Vintage Porch Planters And Birdbaths

By: Carolyn Hawkins

Carolyn Hawkins — Thu, 04 May 2017 16:37:20 +0000

I tried the pennies in my birdbath but was told they had to be 1982 or earlier. This definitely works but glad to know I don't have to dig for all those old ones. As soon as I can find a bowling ball will cover it with all those other pennies I have. Love the ideal. Even have an old bird bath base for placement in my tiny little garden behind my condo. Thanks for the ideas.

By: doll doctor

doll doctor — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:37:21 +0000

I love the planters , but have heard about copper not letting bacteria grow. I think there is a new company in mobile alabama that has the copper set up for keeping swimming pools clean.

By: Kelly @ JAX does design

Kelly @ JAX does design — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:30:38 +0000

Why do birds poop in the same place they drink and take a bath?! The planters were a great find for $5.00 each + transport to the car :-)

I never heard of the copper pipe trick. It'll be interesting to see if the copper does help to keep the algae down.

By: One Shabby Old House

One Shabby Old House — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:51:12 +0000

I have never seen vintage planters like that before. They are fabulous and the price was awesome! They do look nice with your birdbath. I am going to have to try the copper in the bottom of our birdbath. It gets so gross sometimes! Thanks for sharing.

By: suzieQ

suzieQ — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:40:37 +0000

Nice score on the planters, they look great.
I thought I would share my birdbath cleaning ritual. I buy a small bottle of bleach at the beginning of the summer and one plastic handled scrubbers that are used in a sink. I dump the dirty water and splash a glug of bleach in the bath and use the brush to clean. Rinse with water from the hose and done. Bleach dissipates quickly and doesn't hurt the birds.
Perhaps this will help someone. The birds really appreciate water for drinking and bathing.

By: susie @ persimmon moon cottage

susie @ persimmon moon cottage — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:40:50 +0000

Your planters are wonderful! It looks like they may be from the 1930's or 1940's with the design that is on them. Your birdbath is a perfect match. My birdbath is currently a planter, and I've got other bowls sitting around for my dirty birdies. They are easier for me to clean and refill. Next year I may try your copper trick.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:25:07 +0000

Ohhhhh, darling planters. I love them. Great find!

Thanks so much for the tip on the copper piping. I'm gonna do that for my birdbath. What a great idea.

Also love the stone in the middle!

Your birdbath, by the way, is adorable, too. Suasn

By: Something Nice and Pretty

Something Nice and Pretty — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:21:45 +0000

I love the planters and the price of them too!

By: Vickie @ Ranger 911

Vickie @ Ranger 911 — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:31:35 +0000

Great planters and a great price, too! I've never heard of the copper theory, but I'm willing to give it a try. My poor birdies are wondering if the cleaning lady quit.

By: Shabby chic Sandy

Shabby chic Sandy — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:14:38 +0000

Love those planters--and a great deal too!